Explainer: What is the Taoiseach's Shared Island Unit up to? Cross-border transport, Ulster University’s Magee campus, and an all-island research hub are some of the concrete proposals the Unit are looking at. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Wednesday 17 Mar 2021, 8:00 PM Wed 8:00 PM 10,647 Views 18 Comments This article is part of , a new initiative from The Journal to help create greater understanding of big issues we face. This month we are focusing on the question ‘What could a shared island look like?’ The question for us all is: What future do we want for our children and grandchildren on our shared island?