There is 51% support for a united Ireland.
However, he says unionists should not be too alarmed because coming from a Catholic or Protestant community background does not necessarily equate with support for a United Ireland or for remaining in the UK. [...] It is likely there will be "more examination of what a United Ireland might mean," according to Dr Nolan. [...] Dismissing opinion polls declaring support for a united Ireland, Dr Nolan says the polls ask the wrong question.