Economic Policy
Because the Irish and British
economies were so closely linked, (90% of imports
and exports, common currency, Irish banks HQ in
London) economic independence was going to be very difficult.
Griffith and Collins the only
Sinn Fein members with any economic policy were dead
and the Cumann na nGaedheal government were content
to follow British policies.
•Balancing the budget was
paramount
•The link to sterling was kept
•Agriculture was favoured over industry