Ireland In The 60s

Question 1

The 50s

Answer 1

Protectionism-high tarifs on foreign import, little money, high unemployment
Rural depopulation - brain drain
Government made of men w/old mndsets

Question 2

The 60s - Trade

Answer 2

Ireland dropped protectionism in favour of free trade + foreign investment

Question 3

The 60s - NI

Answer 3

Lemass met with Terrace O’Neill to forge better relations with NI

Question 4

The 60s - Internationally

Answer 4

Ireland became more active in the UN and applied for EEC membership

Question 5

The 60s - Politics

Answer 5

New generation of leaders took over

Question 6

The 60s - RTE

Answer 6

Irish tv mean that people were exposed to more outside influencers, debates about controversial topics + question people in power

Question 7

The 60s - Catholic church

Answer 7

Mass + bible in the vernacular
Ecumenism

Question 8

The 60s - Education

Answer 8

Free school up to the Junior Cert
Free school busses
School grants