Focus on: Brian Faulkner (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When was Brian Faulkner born?
When was Brian Faulkner born?
1921
When was Faulkner first elected to NI Parliament?
When was Faulkner first elected to NI Parliament?
1949
How old was Faulkner when first elected?
How old was Faulkner when first elected?
28
Faulkner's distinction in NI Parliament
Faulkner's distinction in NI Parliament
Youngest person ever elected to it
Faulkner's ministerial role before PM
Faulkner's ministerial role before PM
Minister of Home Affairs
Controversial policy Faulkner introduced
Controversial policy Faulkner introduced
Internment without trial
When did Faulkner become PM of Northern Ireland?
When did Faulkner become PM of Northern Ireland?
1971
Faulkner's distinction as PM
Faulkner's distinction as PM
Last Prime Minister of Northern Ireland
When was Direct Rule introduced in NI?
When was Direct Rule introduced in NI?
1972
Key proposals in 1973 NI White Paper
Key proposals in 1973 NI White Paper
Power-sharing and Council of Ireland
Faulkner's role in Jan 1974 executive
Faulkner's role in Jan 1974 executive
Chief Executive of power-sharing executive
Council of Ireland's aim
Council of Ireland's aim
Cooperation between NI and Republic of Ireland
What caused power-sharing govt collapse (May 1974)?
What caused power-sharing govt collapse (May 1974)?
Ulster Workers' Council Strike
Party Faulkner formed in 1974
Party Faulkner formed in 1974
Unionist Party of Northern Ireland (UPNI)
When did Faulkner retire from politics?
When did Faulkner retire from politics?
After losing seat in 1979 general election