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People from all religions live and work together much better in areas which are not decorated with public murals, flags and kerb paintings. These can be displayed in the privacy of their own homes without intimidating others or feeling intimidated.

As the youth of Ireland are the future of the country, more emphasis should be put on breaking down barriers between them, that when they are older the future politicians will be more tolerant of each other unlike the current ones. Murals in cities, both Protestant and Catholic areas, should be wiped. They do nothing but intimidate other religions. There is too much of a big deal made about the 12th of July, British flags etc are flaunted in the faces of Catholics where tri-colours are ripped down.

In this area there are very good community relations in rural areas and villages, however flags, painted kerbstones & marches from both sides cause unnecessary tension.

[…] If you walk into a different community you will get beat up or bricks will be thrown at you. I just wish it will end soon because I have mates that live in other communities and I can't go to them because I am afraid of walking there. I would like to make friends with other communities and work with them.

[…] There are areas I wouldn't go to locally because of my religion, this limits the leisure activities I can take part in.

[…] Community relations in N. Ireland are weak. They need attention. For example Catholic people can't walk in Protestant communities unless they are a fast runner and vice versa.

The reason I don't wish to live in either a Catholic or Protestant neighbourhood […] is because each of these areas has a lot of violence. I feel that there should be a precise area to show religion related murals or flags. I think this will reduce violence and reduce the amount of people who feel insecure when travelling through decorated areas. People should not feel insecure or unsafe. I don't feel that enough is done to reduce violence between religions. If people were to fly their flags in their own religion area there should be no reason for any conflict

There are still tensions and parents still advise not wearing a Protestant school uniform in a Catholic Area. Getting a lot better.