Republic about 5 million and Northern Ireland about 2 million; therefore, the island has a population of 7 million.
“Republic about 5 million and Northern Ireland about 2 million; therefore, the island has a population of 7 million.”
Thanks, since is about Ireland, I’ll leave Northern Ireland out of it.
So, 5 million people - seems a bit high. Perhaps cull the herd to, maybe, 3 million, and then sterilize half of them. Any objection?