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Peter Robinson to talk to Welsh first minister on 'No' vote Peter Robinson to talk to Welsh first minister on 'No' vote
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Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson is to talk to his Welsh counterpart Carwyn Jones later on the implications of the 'No' vote in the Scottish referendum.Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson is to talk to his Welsh counterpart Carwyn Jones later on the implications of the 'No' vote in the Scottish referendum.
On Friday, Mr Robinson tweeted: "Delighted Scotland has voted to remain in the Union. We are better together."On Friday, Mr Robinson tweeted: "Delighted Scotland has voted to remain in the Union. We are better together."
The Prime Minister said the UK must now work to ensure NI's devolved institutions function effectively.
David Cameron said he was "delighted" by the outcome.David Cameron said he was "delighted" by the outcome.
The Prime Minister said the UK must now work to ensure NI's devolved institutions function effectively.
'Changed forever''Changed forever'
"Just as Scotland will vote separately in the Scottish parliament on their issues of tax, spending and welfare, so too England, as well as Wales and Northern Ireland, should be able to vote on these issues and all this must take place in tandem with and at the same pace as the settlement for Scotland.""Just as Scotland will vote separately in the Scottish parliament on their issues of tax, spending and welfare, so too England, as well as Wales and Northern Ireland, should be able to vote on these issues and all this must take place in tandem with and at the same pace as the settlement for Scotland."
Northern Ireland politicians have been giving their reactions to the Scottish result.Northern Ireland politicians have been giving their reactions to the Scottish result.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said the Union had "changed forever".Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said the Union had "changed forever".
"London must deliver its promises - to Ireland also," he said. "I welcome the Prime Minister's remarks." "London must deliver its promises - to Ireland also," he said. "I welcome the prime minister's remarks."
Jeffrey Donaldson, DUP, said: "Northern Ireland and Wales must be part of this debate as well - as to what the future constitutional arrangements will be, the level of devolution that we can expect and what happens at Westminster - and we will be at the table." DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson said: "Northern Ireland and Wales must be part of this debate as well - as to what the future constitutional arrangements will be, the level of devolution that we can expect and what happens at Westminster - and we will be at the table."
SDLP leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell said the Scottish Party National had shown how independence campaigns "should be fought". SDLP leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell said the Scottish National Party had shown how independence campaigns "should be fought".
"The people of Scotland have engaged in a rational, sensible debate on their future. This was a campaign of ideas, policies and debates not violence, death and intimidation," he said."The people of Scotland have engaged in a rational, sensible debate on their future. This was a campaign of ideas, policies and debates not violence, death and intimidation," he said.
"The futility of our own recent history has been drawn into stark contrast.""The futility of our own recent history has been drawn into stark contrast."
Alliance Party MP for east Belfast Naomi Long said: "There will now be a new constitutional settlement for the UK, which will have potentially significant impact on Northern Ireland.Alliance Party MP for east Belfast Naomi Long said: "There will now be a new constitutional settlement for the UK, which will have potentially significant impact on Northern Ireland.
"Worryingly, the current immaturity displayed regularly by some of our so-called political leaders makes it almost impossible for Northern Ireland to be taken seriously in talks - never mind getting the best deal out of any changes.""Worryingly, the current immaturity displayed regularly by some of our so-called political leaders makes it almost impossible for Northern Ireland to be taken seriously in talks - never mind getting the best deal out of any changes."
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt called the Scottish referendum result "a victory for common sense".Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt called the Scottish referendum result "a victory for common sense".
"Congratulations to all the Scottish voters, whether they voted yes or no, on their ability to get to where they are today without one bullet being fired or the creation of one innocent victim. Unfortunately, that was not our experience in Northern Ireland," he said."Congratulations to all the Scottish voters, whether they voted yes or no, on their ability to get to where they are today without one bullet being fired or the creation of one innocent victim. Unfortunately, that was not our experience in Northern Ireland," he said.
Farming concerns Orange Order Grand Master Edward Stevenson, who spoke at a 'no' rally in Edinburgh days before the referendum, said: "Our family of nations, and the unmistakable bond we all share, remains unbroken and we look forward to Scotland remaining British for many generations to come."
Northern Ireland's agricultural community has been voicing its concerns about the implications of the Scottish referendum.
BBC NI's agriculture journalist Richard Wright said: "As a country with large rural constituencies and many towns dependent on agriculture, Scottish farmers were well engaged with the referendum debate.
"Scotland has an SNP farm minister who has made promises about what independence would deliver.
"With the no vote, some issues are not going to disappear - including more independence from London when negotiating in Brussels and, crucially, the Scottish wanting to reallocate UK single farm payments in 2017 to the significant disadvantage of Northern Ireland."
The turnout for the Scottish referendum has beaten Northern Ireland's record 81% turnout for the 1998 Good Friday Agreement vote. A total of 86% went to the polls in Scotland on Thursday.The turnout for the Scottish referendum has beaten Northern Ireland's record 81% turnout for the 1998 Good Friday Agreement vote. A total of 86% went to the polls in Scotland on Thursday.
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said the Republic of Ireland remained Scotland's neighbour, friend and partner across political, economic, cultural and many other spheres, and its relations with the UK had never been stronger.
"We are committed to deepening and strengthening the already close relationships across these islands," he said.
"Attention will now turn to the changes likely to take place following the referendum, particularly in terms of devolution of powers. This process will be closely followed in Ireland."
Irish minister for foreign affairs, Charlie Flanagan said: "The strong bonds and historic links between us all run deep and are well-known.
"We will be in close contact with London, Edinburgh and other administrations as discussions proceed on enhanced devolution for Scotland and on the political changes across the UK as outlined by Prime Minister (David) Cameron in his statement this morning."
BBC Radio Ulster's Talkback and Evening Extra will be live from Scotland on Friday.BBC Radio Ulster's Talkback and Evening Extra will be live from Scotland on Friday.
BBC Newsline's Tara Mills will be joined in Edinburgh by BBC NI's political correspondent Gareth Gordon to report on the reaction in Scotland to the referendum result on Newsline at 13:30 BST and 18:30 BST on Friday.BBC Newsline's Tara Mills will be joined in Edinburgh by BBC NI's political correspondent Gareth Gordon to report on the reaction in Scotland to the referendum result on Newsline at 13:30 BST and 18:30 BST on Friday.