HIST 30440 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sunningdale Agreement, Anglo-Irish Agreement, Social Democratic And Labour Party
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Alarming to sdlp who had monopoly on catholic side, also alarming to dublin govt bc meant rise of republican movement in general and could mean strengthening of hands of provisional ira. Took view that should support sdlp in any way they should so that can isolate shin fein something. Wanted to demonstrate that peaceful means and negotiation could deliver. Negotiation with british to show armalite is counter productive. Hold new ireland forum in dublin where ppl could make proposals for solution. Meetings held between govts and margaret thatcher was tough and rude. Reached agreement eventually in november 1985 (anglo irish agreement) Setting up of anglo irish secretariat and civil servants from dublin and northern ireland office have a say) Monitor affairs in northern ireland and make representations on behalf of nationalist community so gives then and dublin a say. Matter involving all ppl of ireland, proper recognition of irish identity of nationalist community.
