The Dáil Debates Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
How long did the Dáil debate this?
A
From December 1921 until January 1922
2
Q
Who was on the pro-Treaty side?
A
Griffith, Collins and W.T. Cosgrave
3
Q
What were the pro-Treaty’s arguements?
A
They couldn’t fund a war against Britain, it was an improvement to Home Rule and it guaranteed immediate peace
4
Q
Who was on the anti-Treaty side?
A
De Valera, Brugha and Austin Stack
5
Q
What were the anti-Treaty’s arguements?
A
They should’ve achieved better terms, the treaty left Ireland partitioned and they hadn’t achieved the republic people had fought and died for
6
Q
When did the debate end?
A
7th of January, 1922
7
Q
What was the votes results?
A
64-57 to pro-Treaty
8
Q
What did De Valera do after the result?
A
Resigned
9
Q
Who took up De Valera’s job?
A
Griffith
