south (Free State) of Ireland to counteract the financial deficit that remained after the civil war. A vision of free trade was the agenda during the 1920`s as the state was looking towards the exports markets. Ireland at the time was very much an agricultural economy. A fiscal policy of government spending (ESB 1927) and low taxation were some of the tools been applied to stimulate growth. This lasted until the economic war (1932 to 1938) with the UK that resulted in Ireland choosing a protectionist
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF PETER SINGER’S “FAMINE‚ AFFLUENCE AND MORALITY” In his article “Famine‚ Affluence and Morality” Peter Singer gives a seemingly devastating critique of our ordinary ways of thinking about famine relief‚ charity‚ and morality in general. In spite of that very few people have accepted‚ or at any rate acted on‚ the conclusions he reaches. In light of these facts one might say of Singer’s arguments‚ as Hume said of Berkeley’s arguments for immaterialism‚ that “… they admit of no
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“Britain was wrong to send its army to Northern Ireland” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. The British army was sent to Northern Ireland to restore peace in August 1969 when serious rioting broke out. Britain was not wrong to send its army to Northern Ireland because the intention was right. Britain decided to send its army to Northern Ireland to help control the riots to maintain peace and order. British army was also welcomed by the Irish Catholics as their defenders
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How far do sources 1 and 2 suggest that between 1874 and 1885 Irish hostility towards English control of Ireland increased and intensified? To a partial extent‚ both Sources suggest that hostility between Ireland and England did increase between 1874 and 1885‚ proved by both Butt and Parnell who both argue for Home Rule to be instated‚ promoting the abolition of the Act of Union. This is suggested in source 1 where Butt states ‘the Irish people never gave their assent to the surrender of their parliamentary
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immigrants‚ whether it is for religious persecution‚ Famine‚ or political corruption. In the case of Ireland it was for famine and religious persecution. When you think of emigration from Ireland the biggest thing that stands out in our minds is the potato famine in the early 1800s and people think that is the only reason we had emigrants from Ireland‚ but in reality they also came over because of religious persecution. The Protestants in Ireland were being prosecuted for not wanting to convert to
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Big Promotions‚ Great Deals and Great Savings with EURASIA MEGA SUPERMARKET - Ireland Best and Largest Multi Ethnic Family Mega Supermarket Located at Lucan‚ Dublin Eurasia group is one of the fastest growing food retail in Ireland. It is family run‚ Irish owned company and is quite proud of it. It forayed into modern retail in September 2010 and in the span of 3 years it has become Ireland’s largest multi-ethnic family mega supermarket. Located in the retail hub where all the major retailers
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led to the tension in Northern Ireland? Explain your answer. I agree that divided loyalties was an important factor that led to the tension in Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland‚ most Protestants regard themselves as British whereas Catholics see themselves as Irish. This difference in beliefs and loyalties is the basis that leads to the tension as the people do not regard themselves as people of the same country. Most Protestants do not want a union with Ireland as they are afraid that a Catholic
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In considering the process of change in the relationship between Ireland and Great Britain between 1801 and 1921‚ how far can the 1886 Home Rule Bill be seen as a key turning point? In 1815 Ireland was part of the union though by 1921 it was partitioned. The years in between saw group and individual efforts in trying to change the relationship between Ireland and Great Britain. Parnell’s campaign for Home Rule is seen as a key turning point that potentially was the most important kick starting
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the Northern Ireland conflict? (voting‚ education) Explain your answer. The conflict in Northern Ireland happened during the period 1963-1985‚ where it was officially declared over in 1994. Also known as “The Troubles”‚ this conflict started between two groups of people‚ the Catholics and the Protestants. The Catholics saw Ireland as one country and wanted the reunification of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland as one state. However‚ the Protestants wanted Northern Ireland to remain part
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authority housing plays a vital role in Ireland housing system. Without it many people would find themselves on the streets without a roof over their heads. However it is not a solution to all problems we are experiencing in this country today. In fact while local authority housing solves many problems it can also be the cause of some problems too. In this paper I will look at and evaluate the strengths and the weaknesses of local authority housing in Ireland today. I will also look at prime examples
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