Q11. Overall, thinking about the UK's decision to leave the EU and the 'Brexit negotiations', can you tell me what your main concerns are, if any?
The most vulnerable in society will suffer. Hard border [...] will affect trade internally in the island of Ireland.
Prices of things rocketing and working class/lower class people being greatly affected.
Hospital health, will it be made private?
My main concern is the loss of business and therefore money coming into our economy.
Main concerns are free movement we have at present on a tourism point of view. Economically, we would be worse off. With borders being implemented on border (Irish) we would be back 40 years and more violence.
My primary concern is the freedom to move to another country in the EU whilst maintaining my rights, especially my right to work. Another key concern is that NI will become more isolated and insular.
The main concern would be that the Tories haven't got a clue. Having a remain minister conduct leaving talks is a shambles.
Border controls, EU dictating Brexit negotiations and UK letting them. UK government unable or unwilling to fight their case.
I don't think people in general were given enough information.
My main concern is that the UK government is extremely weak in negotiations. PM May is getting walked over by the EU. If I had known how weak the UK government would have been I may not have voted to leave. The EU is dictating the terms and the UK government puts up no fight. I feel let down by figures like Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage who have taken a back seat. There is no backbone in negotiations.
Increased taxes/expenses. Difficulty to travel.
Too many people coming into the country.
Think there were too many EU regulations on us.
I am 18 years old and am concerned about the future for my living situation and both the local economy as well as NI's economy as a whole.
[The] economic and financial impact upon NI will be devastating on NI economy.
How Brexit will affect my standard of livng.
Lack of knowledge. Misinformed. No say [on] important issues.
How it would have affected NI and not just what is best for the UK i.e. London.
About how the border is going to be worked out.
We will get an internal border in the UK and weaken NI's place in the UK. Leave campaign misled people, all of [the] UK will be worse off out of [the] EU.
Not enough information was given to the public to help them make an informed decision on leaving/remaining. I belioeve NI's unique situation in this process is not being given enough consideration and that citizens of NI will not have any real say in the outcomes of Brexit for the provinces both short and long term.
Looking forward to leaving the EU. New challenges. Making laws for people in the UK ourselves.
Higher cost of living. Freedom of movement - move holdups at borders etc.
This is all [too] much to make an informed decision, as although today was most informative and interesting. We just cannot, or I cannot, make concrete decisions, as really none of us will know just how things will materialise further down the line.
Will we see a definite drop in people coming to the UK to seek benefits, education and healthcare?
NI coming out a whole lot worse from it - things would become a whole lot more complicated.
That NI will get left behind and its concerns not taken seriously. That it will lead back to the troubled past.
Concerns for relationships between citizens living in NI. Think unionists are becoming more entrenched with the possibilities of links with the ROI even if for the good of the economy! Think it could bring back the good old days of voting politically as opposed to sensibly.
Afraid of a united Ireland, but think it's probably going to happen.
My main concern would be regarding travelling freely around Europe and the healthcare that would be provided as there is currently easy access to travel and use of an E1-11 card (personally). On a larger scale my worry would regard jobs being lost and difficulty to build up relationships to trade with other countries.
We were not informed enough beforehand. In fact, we had little or [no] information and facts.
Complete unknowns of how this will work. People [misled] in the run up to the referendum. Mounting evidence to suggest the economic effects of Brexit and little efforts to mitigate these - e.g. soft Brexit vs. hard Brexit.
Hard, slow border. Loss of jobs to south of Ireland.
[The] UK government has no intention of taking on board the concerns of Irish citizens North or South. The UK government is clueless about what Brexit is going to entail. I am concerned that my children and I as Irish citizens living in the North will lose our rights and entitlements as Irish citizens. I am concerned about the prospect of a border on the island of Ireland in particular. NI must receive special status.
Remilitarisng the border. Violence over NI's place in the UK after Brexit.
Where do we belong? Is it better or not? How hard will it be for me to travel to Europe?

Q12. What, if anything, did you find most interesting during today's discussions and presentations?
All groups had similar outcomes from discussion.
Different views, some made more sense than others.
The different options i.e. customs union and single market were interesting to me as I hadn't heard about them before.
How uninformed most people are about Brexit and implications.
The fact that a few people who voted to leave the EU said they have changed their mind, and that they made the decision without enough information and understanding. Whilst I'm not surprised they made the decision like this, I was surprised they were admitting they may have made a mistake.
Lots more information now - to help make a more informed decision.
That some people actually believe that Brexit will curtail immigration.
Realising what I didn't know concerning everything about Brexit and what it all entailed.
Learning about the difference between single market and customs union.
People generally felt uninformed and/or misinformed about what the referendum was really about.
Hearing different people's opinions, I feel more informed on issues.
Suppose listening to information provided that I was not really aware of before.
I feel today has educated me more about Brexit than over the course of the entire referendum. I enjoyed all of the in-depth information that was given.
[...] that there are key economic predictions as to tell how much this will impact [the] NI economy and nothing is being done to prevent this!!!
I was not aware of the number of different options there are for NI after the UK leaves the EU.
Everyone's views, things I didn't know about.
Bodies already in place. More choices than yes/no.
Given more information of what it all means and how it affects NI and ROI.
Strength of feeling about hard Irish border.
The morning presentation set out very clearly many of the terms related to EU membership that I had not been clear on previously e.g. single market/customs union (very informative). The afternoon presentation highlighted the intricate details of what is possible past Brexit. It was to hear and discuss all our varied views.
General opinions of others being voiced.
The general implications of leaving, i.e. the details that were not brought out pre-Brexit vote.
Overall, the ability to have discussions based on information provided has been refreshing.
The different opinions of different tables and people. The lack of people's knowledge when it comes to informed choices surrounding politics.
I now know more information on the single market and customs union.
The information. I could now make an informed decision. Before this I couldn't and didn't. I would, however, still vote to remain.
Very interesting, learnt things today that I never learnt before. I can tell the message today about what I learnt to others. The speakers were very good, they got the message across.
People's different points of view whether you agree or disagree.
With the discussions, I enjoyed listening to others' opinions on the matter and the point of view that came from different backgrounds. I got educated on how others see the Brexit and the effects it could have.
Anyone I spoke to agreed how we as a citizen of the UK weren't given enough information.
To hear the points of view of others. Ultimately, did not change my views but good to be exposed to.
At our table we had hardline people from both sides who could agree that we need to work together to get the best deal for NI.
The openness of those I would perceive to be unionist to remaining in the EU or remaining in the single market and/or customs union. Willingness of those to have a border poll after the outcome of Brexit transition has become apparent in 2021.
The extent to which even politicians are clueless about the future.

Q13. How would you feel if there were border checks and controls between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland?
If it was just more cameras, shouldn't really matter. But not manned border i.e. policy/army.
I wouldn't like it as I think things are fine the way they are!!
Annoyed that things have gone back in history.
Unhappy. As a frequent traveller between NI & ROI for leisure and work purposes, I feel I would be negativelly affected.
Think it is a waste of resources and money.
Ideally there would be minimal checks and controls - cameras and spot checks would be both welcome and acceptable.
Ideally, I would prefer no border checks. If these were introduced I feel it would cause delays/unnecessary bad feeling etc.
This depends on which sort of border check would be in place.
I feel there should be a certain degree of checks but I feel a heavy miltary border is unnecessary.
Horrified that after so many years of [not] needing this we will return which will not be good for the island.
There should never be any[thing] that impact[s] on day to day life.
As long as only spot checks, no problem.
I wouldn't like it as I'm from Fermanagh and its in my day to day life to go back and forth to ROI and NI, as a 10 minute trip could turn into 1 hour plus.
Inconvenience, but happy if it secured NI's place in [the] UK.
I would hate to go back to a hard border with all that that entails.
Some controls, cameras, spot checks etc is fine but not "hard border".
I would accept if they were not over the top. I understand there must be something.
I grew up with this in the past, I would not like to see such a hard controlled border.
I don't mind either way. Whatever will be I will go along with.
Happy to see more checks done by border security on both sides - not police or army.
I would be annoyed because realistically there is no need to police the movement of people.
Very angry as half of my family are from the South, don't want checks to visit them. This will cause longer time - traffic etc.
For me I don't care. For those living near and working across the border I would have sympathy.
I wouldn't mind. I don't travel across the border much.
I would not agree with border checks. I think the North and South has come along way with the peace process and borders would take us back a step.
Would prefer none, but if needed perhaps cameras would suffice.
As my hometown (Newry) is on the border, this would impact on so much of day to day life. Brings the country back 20 years.
I wouod be very angry if the border was back to the 90s.
Very angry at the prospect, it's a backwards retrograde step designed to punish already struggling border communities. It will cost jobs, divide families, raise tensions and become a magnet for dissidents.
Negatively, as it would inconvenience many. Some may even be offended enough to behave violently in response.

Q14. How would you feel if there were border checks and controls between Northern Ireland and Great Britain?
Unhappy, however it would not affect me as much as that of NI & ROI border checks.
Waste of money which we pay for. [Un-needed] hassle.
Wouldn't be happy as I am British and therefore part of the UK/GB and shouldn't need borders.
I can only imagine it would mean large queues in airports and harbours which is a bother. However, I wouldn't be overly upset.
Border checks in regards to movement of people would be acceptable as it would have little impact in reality. Border checks and controls of goods would be less acceptable.
This would be a better solution than a border between North and South.
Would not agree with any border between NI and GB.
I would not like to see this, and think there is no need for this if NI is still [in the] UK
There is a certain degree of security checks in place which I feel do not need changed.
Would not mind, there are checks already ongoing.
Nothing would change, they are already there in airports, they would increase at ferry ports.
No need between NI and GB, already in place.
It wouldn't affect me much as I don't [go] over that much.
I would feel angry that NI was being pushed out of the UK against the majority's wishes.
These controls and checks already exist and I doubt if anyone travelling to [the] mainland would notice much difference.
It really depends on just what is meant by border checks. If it was similar to that of Germany before it became one country again, then no. If it was as it stands as now, passport control would be acceptable, but this is for the movement of people only.
We do have some checks at airports anyway, so if this happens I won't mind.
Step backwards - cause for complications.
Angry as it affects wider political unrest in NI.
Not a lot as there is security borders everywhere.
I don't mind, I don't go to England anyway. It would be good for customs catching people smuggling.
Personally, this wouldn't [affect] me. As there are already checks for us to travel from NI to GB it may not make a big change apart from it taking a longer amount of time.
I would be amazed/angry/disappointed. We are all one country.
As there are already checks (boats/flights), I don't feel it would have as big an impact - maybe a slight delay. Compared to a North/South border this wouldn't be a big change.
With travel it feels as if they are already there. I don't feel they would be a problem.
No problem with that. People need to realise that the Irish sea already is a natural border. People already expect to go through checks when they step on a plane or a boat to go to another country. This is not an issue for me at all.
It wouldn't have much effect, but I'd feel like a second-class UK citizen.
Very angry. Why would there be if you are going to the same country?

Q15. What do you think about the idea of having a referendum on whether Northern Ireland should stay in the UK or re-unify with the Republic of Ireland?
I think that the referendum on the reunification of Ireland is a good idea but it should be before the UK leaves the EU so that NI won't have to deal with de-europeanisation that surely will come.
I think this should happen within the next 10 years.
Look at doing it about 10 years time. Sort out one thing at a time.
I'm not sure on this yeat, would need more information.
Pointless. We had a referendum and voted in NI to stay in and were not listened to.
I think now is not the time. At the same time I think its a positive prospect given the current situation.
Quite happy, but not for at least 10 to 15 years time.
Maybe in approximately 15-20 years. Wait to see what happens with Brexit.
Such a referendum should not be considereed until 2030 at the very earliest. Even at that, it must comply with GFA 1998 and be about joining [the] ROI rather than [the] EU.
NI is part of the UK so we don't need a referendum.
I would personally prefer to stay in [the] UK and don't think a referendum would show true results.
I feel this is inevitable, it is a matter of living. I would support this referendum.
I think it is vital for the island's economic wellbeing and survival.
Not yet, I think it would be a gradual thing that would happen over time.
People need to know the ins and outs before choosing.
Not yet as I don't think everyone in NI is ready.
Would be divisive and worsen relationships in NI.
Not a good idea. It is too soon. People need to be prepared/informed and allowed time to adjust to [the] idea (many years away). The referendum question needs to be properly thought out and perhaps yes/no is not the appropriate choice of responses.
Down the line, yes, I would like to see a vote on this.
Only several years after Brexit has been in operation - and the full facts explained to the public.
I would welcome it provided that it happens when Brexit worries have calmed down.
It should not have a referendum for at least 20 years.
Why not. The outcome would be a foregone conclusion. But interesting.
NI should stay in the UK. In the Republic, they have to pay for health. We are better off here than they are in the Republic.
As a unionist, I would say yes then it would all be sorted. But no matter what, people would not be happy. I do not fear a referendum.
I think it is a good idea to get peoples' opinions, however we would need to be more educated on it before the poll was [taken].
The idea of this now appeals to me slightly more post-Brexit, but I'm not sure I feel we should be a part of either.
I feel it should happen and decision should be upheld.
There should be a referendum as soon as possible after the UK leaves the EU. NI voted overwhelmingly to remain and they are being dragged out of the EU against their will by English.
It should be done, but only after enough information about it has been negotiated, and the public has been informed.
I would be worried if we had it now as we are very much in the unknown and people would be scared of what's to happen.