Nigel Dodds says it’s ‘time for SF to face up to reality’ or accept direct rule

Seamus O’Murchu:

Direct rule implements the things Sinn Fein are after and, so, what the DUP are opposing: equal marriage, Irish Language Act etc. The majority of unionists here really haven’t grasped politics.

Jo Graham:

Really? So why are Sinn Fein so against direct rule then?

Seamus O’Murchu:

It will take away from politicians here making important decisions. For example, how money is spent here. This all can be avoided, though, by agreeing to equality for all in this statelet.

Ciaran Andy Anderson:

Sinn Fein will have no real problem with direct rule. They just can’t say it for fear of losing support and appearing to capitulate. The legislation that could follow via Westminster would meet all their demands and they wouldn’t have to listen to the DUP blaming them for the changes.

Kenneth Robinson:

There will be no united Ireland. It will be all-out war. It’s our turn to be the freedom fighters.

Ruth Lynas:

This is exactly what is not taken into consideration: a minority of people will not accept any referendum result on the border which results in a united Ireland. It would cause many problems. (Not for me. I will accept the majority decision).

Walter Sloan:

It really doesn’t matter who says it, but they should all get back to power-sharing — regardless of what they want. Surely, it’s about what the people want? And most definitely not what we have got.

Paul McMorro:

A deal was there. And it didn’t even include a proper Irish Language Act.

John Bolton:

Bring in direct rule now. It will sort everything out — including the benefits system.