The Terence O'Neill Years (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Year O'Neill born
Year O'Neill born
1914
O'Neill's school
O'Neill's school
Eton College
Year O'Neill entered politics
Year O'Neill entered politics
1946
O'Neill's political party
O'Neill's political party
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
O'Neill's constituency
O'Neill's constituency
Bannside
O'Neill's political stance
O'Neill's political stance
Moderate views, pragmatic approach
O'Neill's key governing focus
O'Neill's key governing focus
Modernisation
Years Brookeborough in power
Years Brookeborough in power
20 years
Year O'Neill became PM
Year O'Neill became PM
1963
O'Neill's role before PM (1956-63)
O'Neill's role before PM (1956-63)
Minister of Finance
Industries O'Neill wanted to diversify from
Industries O'Neill wanted to diversify from
Shipbuilding and textiles
New industries O'Neill attracted
New industries O'Neill attracted
Engineering and electronics
Infrastructure O'Neill improved
Infrastructure O'Neill improved
Roads and railways
O'Neill's educational focus
O'Neill's educational focus
Technical education and vocational training
What O'Neill believed econ. prosperity could do
What O'Neill believed econ. prosperity could do
Bridge divide between Protestant & Catholic communities