Dec 1993 Downing Street Decloration

Question 1

What did the Downing street declaration (1993) state?

Answer 1

London agreed to “Uphold the democratic wish of the greater number of people in NI on the issue of wether they wish to support the Union or establish a Sovereign United Ireland.”

They restated that they “had no selfish strategic or economic interest in Northern Ireland.”

Question 2

How did the SF respond to the Downing Street declaration (dec 1993)

Answer 2

They argued that although self-determination was acknowledged, unionists retained a veto over change.

Question 3

How did the UUP respond to the Downing Street declaration (dec 1993)

Answer 3

Liked parts of the declaration but were less happy.

Question 4

How did the PIRA respond to the Downing Street declaration (dec 1993)

Answer 4

Announced a ceasefire on 31 August 1994.

Question 5

How did loyalist paramilitaries respond to the Downing Street declaration (dec 1993)

Answer 5

They announced a ceasefire on 13 October 1994.

Question 6

What were the strands of the good Friday agreement?

Answer 6

Strand one: to decide on a suitable internal political structure.

Strand two: To decide on north south relations.

Strand three: To decide on British-Irish relations.

Question 7

How did unionists react to the good Friday agreement?

Answer 7

DUP and UKUP walked out of negotiations.

Divisions emerging in the UUP - 6/10 MPs opposed the deal. All unionists who opposed the deal set up the United unionist campaign to coordinate opposition.

Question 8

How did nationalists react to the good Friday agreement?

Answer 8

PIRA stated the agreement “fell short of presenting a solid basis for a lasting settlement.”

However, the SF advised their supporters to accept the agreement.

SDLP was supportive.