
Is Northern Ireland really a financial burden on the UK? Should we believe the headlines claiming the Irish Republic is a thriving economic alternative? In this Made to Parade bonus episode, Prof Colin Coulter from Maynooth University challenges those assumptions.We explore the growing media narrative around a united Ireland referendum and break down the economic myths often used to promote Irish unification. Professor Coulter reveals how the Republic of Ireland may look wealthy on paper β but behind the GDP headlines lies a very different reality.π¬π§ A powerful pro-union argument backed by evidence.π Why Ireland is a wealthy economy but not a wealthy country.π The truth about financial data, tax policy, and corporate loopholes.π³οΈ A must-listen for anyone questioning the financial case for a united Ireland.