Government here in it's current form is dysfunctional. Two largest parties are polar opposites, both abuse the veto. Large parts of N. Ireland lack serious investment.
Independence is a very complex issue, even more so for Scotland with a land border. The unification of Ireland is starting to get more air time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyee9y1j8gwo
The cyclist has the stone wall on his side, that would indicate that he is on the correct side. If he was going through other way he would be between the cars and the truck