The idea of a united Ireland may become a reality, but what kind of Ireland, british or irish? According to a report, the irish sea border with its red and green lanes is here to stay, though the uk prime minister said that the sense of an irish sea border has gone in reality. Problems concerning the standard of goods crossing the border means that the northern Ireland public may be giving interest to the idea of a united Irish Ireland; but with regard to the northern Ireland protocol, who is paying? Have northern Ireland got a budget?