Well. That's pretty much the point I was making in my last paragraph in my previous post.
Must admit I'm surprised to hear this though. I thought all of that was history and done and dusted. I listen to the BBC (various) and RTÉ (there's a surprise for ya) and have been doing so regularly (daily and nightly i.e. I've had it with the likes of FOX and CNN anyway) this past year. At best I've listened to broadcasts and documentaries detailing historic events i.e. nothing current being addressed. Really had no idea. Mind you: as I type this I do seem to recall a mention or two being made of some saber rattling again as a result of Brexit and the EU and all the associated shit with the border and trade etc.
Well. And not to make light of it. Push comes to shove Ms. PhD: I know of a sunny place where that could be put to good and profitable use (I reckon that little arrangement would last a lot longer than two minutes)!

We got nice kitchens this side too just by the way!