How did successive Irish governments deal with the Social and Economic problems, 1921-1945?

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PLAN:

Intro: CnanG conservation, balance the budget. Focus on agriculture. Social = poor. FF radical move to protectionism and development of industry.

P1. Economic situation. Weak economy. War debts and damage. high emigration. Loss of heavy industry of Belfast. Agriculture main focus and free trade.

P2. Agriculture policy of CnanG

P3. Shannon Scheme

P4. industry under CnanG

P5. Social policy of CnanG. Poverty. Housing. Emigration. Famine in the west. Cut old age pensions.

P6. Protectionism.

P7. Economic War.

P8. FF Social policy. Housing and + unemployment assistance.

P9. WW2. The emergency. Irish shipping. Rationing. Inflation high. Rationing continues for years after the war due to shortages and costs FF election.

Conclusion