Focus on James J.McElligott (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When was McElligott appointed Secretary of the Department of Finance?
When was McElligott appointed Secretary of the Department of Finance?
1927
Until what year did McElligott serve as Secretary of the Department of Finance?
Until what year did McElligott serve as Secretary of the Department of Finance?
1953
What economic approach did McElligott advocate for managing Ireland's finances?
What economic approach did McElligott advocate for managing Ireland's finances?
Strict fiscal discipline
Which Act established the Saorstát Pound as Ireland's national currency?
Which Act established the Saorstát Pound as Ireland's national currency?
Currency Act of 1927
To which currency was the Saorstát Pound linked?
To which currency was the Saorstát Pound linked?
British Pound
In which year was the Ultimate Financial Agreement with Britain negotiated?
In which year was the Ultimate Financial Agreement with Britain negotiated?
1926
What issue was included in the Ultimate Financial Agreement with Britain?
What issue was included in the Ultimate Financial Agreement with Britain?
Land annuities
What trade policy did McElligott support for Ireland's economy?
What trade policy did McElligott support for Ireland's economy?
Free-trade approach
Which infrastructure project exemplified McElligott's modernisation efforts?
Which infrastructure project exemplified McElligott's modernisation efforts?
Shannon Scheme
What was World War II called in Ireland during McElligott's tenure?
What was World War II called in Ireland during McElligott's tenure?
The Emergency
Which political party's economic policies did McElligott align with?
Which political party's economic policies did McElligott align with?
Cumann na nGaedheal
What did McElligott prioritise over rapid economic expansion?
What did McElligott prioritise over rapid economic expansion?
Financial stability and caution