Political Developments: Northern Ireland - The Mithcell Report Flashcards
When did President Clinton go to Northern Ireland?
1995
Who was Clinton popular with in Northern Ireland?
Protestants and Catholics
Which US Senator created a meeting to discuss the Northern Irish issue?
George Mitchell
What year was the Mithcell report created?
1996
What was the aim of the Mitchell report?
To make a peaceful settlement for the Northern Ireland conflict
What would all paramilitary groups do with their weapons under the Mitchell Report?
Disarm themselves
What would all paramilitary groups commit themselves to under the Mitchell Report?
Commit themselves to peace and democracy
Name 2 paramilitary groups that accepted the Mitchell Report
IRA, SDLP
Why did Sinn Fein oppose the Mitchell Report meetings?
George Mitchell was a Catholic and they feared he would be biased
What did help from the USA in British affairs show?
The UK government was not efficient at managing affairs in their own country
What part of the Mitchell Report did Paramilitary Groups oppose?
That they would have to disarm themselves before the agreement was signed
Why was Major under pressure from Unionists at this time?
He needed their votes to maintain a majority in the House of Commons
What was Major accused of with Unionist votes?
He was accused of bribing Unionists to vote for him
What percentage of the Northern Ireland popular vote did Sinn Fein get in the 1997 election?
16%
What was the significance of the popular vote percentage Sinn Fein got in the 1997 election?
It was their highest in 40 years
