Momentum is growing in the Irish unity debate.
The legacy of Brexit is one of Britain being gloomy and isolated while the DUP's Stormont boycott is undoubtedly causing serious harm to our public services and deepening doubts over the long-term stability of our political structures.
Just yesterday, U2 frontman Bono described the prospect of a united Ireland as "wonderful" and said the Republic looks "more and more attractive" to the north.
Today, two of our columnists are going head to head on the subject. Brian Feeney argues the only way to bring 60 years of crisis and instability to an end is to plan for inevitable reunification, with a bonus of a return to the EU.
Alex Kane, however, says unionism cannot be accommodated in a united Ireland and it will solve nothing as the old divisions will remain.
Brian Feeney: United Ireland - Yes Alex Kane: United Ireland - No
We also want to hear from you. Fill in the form below and let us know your thoughts on what Brian and Alex have had to say about a united Ireland and who you think has won the argument over which way to vote in a border referendum.
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Finally, vote in our poll below to let us know if you think Irish unity would solve the seemingly never-ending crises at Stormont.
