[FreeFull]

Northern Ireland might decide to become part of Ireland though, which would keep you in the EU. I wouldn't sell your house yet.

[chillydawg]

Irish citizens living in the UK have a right to vote in all UK elections. I think the GP was one of those, rather than a NI resident.

[atmercy]

People in the North are UK citizens already (and free to also get Irish citizenship). I believe they mean they're an Irish citizen living in the UK (maybe England itself) and they're worried that they might not be able to stay living there.