Political Developments: Northern Ireland - The Downing Street Declaration and Ceasefire Flashcards
What was the situation for the views over Northern Ireland between the British Prime Minister and Republic of Ireland Prime Minister?
They were similar
Who was the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland?
Albert Reynolds
When did Major and Reynolds create the Downing Street Declaration?
1993
What did the Downing Street Declaration say about British interests in Northern Ireland?
Britain was interested in implementing democracy to Northern Ireland
What did the Downing Street Declaration say about the Republic of Ireland’s interests in Northern Ireland?
If Northern Ireland became democratic, The Republic of Ireland would end their claim to Northern Ireland
What did The Observer reveal?
The UK government had been communicating with Sinn Fein since 1990 trying to make a peace deal
What did President Bill Clinton encourage Sinn Fein to do in 1993?
Move away from violence
How did the IRA feel about the contact between Sinn Fein and the UK Government?
It made them feel Britain would not have a presence in Northern Ireland forever
What was the impact of the IRA learning of contact between the Sinn Fein Party and the UK Government?
They announced a ceasefire
When did the IRA announce a ceasefire? (To the month)
August 1994
When did the Loyalists announce their ceasefire? (To the month)
October 1994
What did Major announce in December 1994?
He would invest £73 million into the Northern Irish economy
By what year did the IRA ceasefire end?
1995
How many people were killed by bombings in 1995?
9
How many people were killed by bombings in 1996?
300
