The document discusses the impact of conflict in Northern Ireland. It summarizes that: 1. The declining economy was affected by violence and tension which drove away businesses and investments due to high security costs. This put a strain on the British government's budget. 2. Political change and reform was achieved through pressure from civil rights groups like NICRA, resulting in some discrimination reforms. However, peace talks were disrupted by extremist groups like the IRA. 3. Attempts have been made over the decades to negotiate peace agreements between involved groups, but achieving lasting peace has been difficult due to lack of support from all sides and sporadic violence like bombings by dissident groups.

1. Impact of conflict in Northern Ireland How has Northern Ireland as a country been affected by all the fighting? A girl walking past a wall with the words “IRA” painted on it. IRA stands for “Irish Republican Army”. Catholics in Northern Ireland turn to them because even the British Army (supposed to protect them) has turned against them on Bloody Sunday