The New Ireland Forum and the Reaction (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year did James Prior introduce the White Paper on devolution for Northern Ireland?
In what year did James Prior introduce the White Paper on devolution for Northern Ireland?
1982
How many seats did the proposed Northern Ireland assembly have?
How many seats did the proposed Northern Ireland assembly have?
78 seats
What did 'rolling devolution' mean in the context of the 1982 assembly?
What did 'rolling devolution' mean in the context of the 1982 assembly?
Powers gradually transferred over time
When were elections held for the new Northern Ireland assembly?
When were elections held for the new Northern Ireland assembly?
October 1982
How many assembly seats did the UUP and DUP win combined in 1982?
How many assembly seats did the UUP and DUP win combined in 1982?
47 seats
How many seats did Sinn Féin win in their first assembly election in 1982?
How many seats did Sinn Féin win in their first assembly election in 1982?
5 seats
In what year was the Northern Ireland assembly dissolved?
In what year was the Northern Ireland assembly dissolved?
1986
Who launched the New Ireland Forum in 1983?
Who launched the New Ireland Forum in 1983?
Garret FitzGerald
When did the New Ireland Forum publish its final report?
When did the New Ireland Forum publish its final report?
2 May 1984
What did the Unitary State proposal suggest?
What did the Unitary State proposal suggest?
32 counties in single Irish state
What did the Joint Authority proposal involve?
What did the Joint Authority proposal involve?
British & Irish govts jointly govern NI
What phrase did Thatcher use on 19 Nov 1984 to reject the Forum's proposals?
What phrase did Thatcher use on 19 Nov 1984 to reject the Forum's proposals?
That is out. Out. Out.