Cumann Na nGaedheal and the Economy (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Leader of Cumann na nGaedheal
Leader of Cumann na nGaedheal
W.T. Cosgrave
Years Cumann na nGaedheal in power
Years Cumann na nGaedheal in power
1922 to 1932
Economic model promoted by Cumann na nGaedheal
Economic model promoted by Cumann na nGaedheal
Laissez-faire
Economic policy Cumann na nGaedheal abandoned
Economic policy Cumann na nGaedheal abandoned
Protectionism
Year of Ultimate Financial Agreement
Year of Ultimate Financial Agreement
1926
Year of Currency Act & currency it established
Year of Currency Act & currency it established
1927; Saorstát Pound
Saorstát Pound pegged to which currency
Saorstát Pound pegged to which currency
British Pound at par value
Body created to manage Irish currency in 1927
Body created to manage Irish currency in 1927
Currency Commission
Year Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) established
Year Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) established
1927
Purpose of Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC)
Purpose of Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC)
Provided loans to farmers for land improvement, equipment & agricultural needs
Patrick McGilligan's ministerial role
Patrick McGilligan's ministerial role
Minister for Industry and Commerce
Official name of Shannon Scheme
Official name of Shannon Scheme
Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Scheme
Year Shannon Scheme construction began
Year Shannon Scheme construction began
1925
German firm contracted for Shannon Scheme
German firm contracted for Shannon Scheme
Siemens-Schuckert
Year Shannon Scheme completed
Year Shannon Scheme completed
1929