Political Developments: Measures to bring Northern Irish Stability Flashcards
What did the USA do for Northern Ireland in March 1986?
They sent a $250 million aid package to help enforce the Anglo-Irish Treaty
What % was unemployment at in Northern Ireland by September 1986?
23%
How many more Catholics were unemployed than Protestants in Ulster?
Twice as many
What did Thatcher create for Northern Ireland in 1987?
The Community Relations Unit
What did the Community Relations Unit try and do?
Improve cooperation between Catholics and Protestants
When was the Community Relations Unit extended? Why is this significant?
1990, it showed there was an interest in improving relations between Catholics and Protestants
When was the Northern Irish Fair Employment Act created?
1989
What did the 1989 Ulster Fair Employment Act say?
Businesses that employed more than 25 workers were not allowed to job discriminate
What was significant about all of these reforms?
It showed Thatcher was not only trying to focus on an end to terrorism but also trying to improve relations with Catholics in Northern Ireland
How much money was given in public spending by the government to Ulster in 1972?
£100 million
How much money was given in public spending to Ulster in 1989?
£1.6 billion
What does the amount of public spending on Northern Ireland by 1989 show?
Public spending did not decrease
