Ireland (4) - the search for a political solution Flashcards
what was operation motorman ?
Aimed to allow the army and police to regain control of paramilitary controlled areas.
What were the two conditions for the new power-sharing executive ?
- the sharing of power between protestants and Catholics
- the formal recognition of an “Irish dimension”
What were the nationalist reactions to the power-sharing executive ?
supportive
What were the unionist reactions to the power-sharing executive ?
unionism was divided.
-a new political party UUUC was formed to be anti power sharing
How many ministries were in the power-sharing executive ?
11 ministries, all of which supported this power-sharing.
What were the terms of the Sunningdale agreement ?
- London wouldn’t oppose Irish unification
- Dublin accepted Irish unification would only happen with a majority vote
- a council of 14 ministers was created
- internal security was to be returned to stormont
What did Faulkner think of the Sunningdale agreement ?
He saw it as a mere token
How did both paramilitary groups react to the Sunningdale agreement ?
They both opposed it, a series of bombs (by the IRA) were set off in London a week before Christmas.
What were the results of the 1974 general election ?
11 out of 12 seats were won by anti-Sunningdale candidates.
Who were the UWC ?
The Ulster workers council
When was the UWC strike ?
14 May 1974
What was the aim of the UWC strike ?
To show the levels of unionist opposition to the Sunningdale agreement
What were the affects of the UWC strike ?
Regular electricity blackouts, industries closed down and fuel supplies were strictly controlled
When was Direct rule re-introduced ?
30 May 1974
Why did the power-sharing executive fail ?
Those for it lacked commitment and there was intense opposition from many groups.
