Anglo Irish Agreement Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Anglo Irish agreement
A
A cooperative agreement between the Irish and British governments over security and peace in NI
2
Q
Who were the two leaders involved
A
Margaret thatchers
Garret Fitzgerald
3
Q
What were the 3 hoped outcomes of it
A
Weakening of sin fein
Improved security
Reduced nationalist alienation would lead to less support for the Ira
4
Q
What was agreed
A
Intergovernmental conference for dealing with issues
Secretariat to provide administrative support to the council
Devolution would only occur if power sharing happened
5
Q
What were the unionist reactions
A
Negative
Bonfires of thatcher
Protest rally at city hall
15 unionist mps resigned
