Its only achievement was the survival of Northern Ireland in every other aspect it failed Is
Following the implementation of the Government of Ireland Act on the 3 May 1921, Ireland was cleft into two states of 26 and 6 counties respectively. The latter six county administration became known as Northern Ireland. ... The embryonic state had many problems to attempt to solve within the first few months of its existence. ... The majority of this new force was made up from ex-UVF members and as expected was sectarian in its actions, with many of its recruits attacking Catholics and thus reducing the confidence of one side of the community in the force. ... Despite the outcries from both Dublin and London, they decided to leave Northern Ireland to sort out its own domestic problems. ... Rees states that ‘its failure to tackle Protestant violence only increased the suspicion and distrust already felt by the minority community. ... However, along with the problem of security, Craig had also to try and work Northern Ireland out of its current financial difficulties caused by the necessity of paying an ‘imperial contribution. ... A third pressure on the Northern Ireland treasury was the provision of wages for the USC, which was continually growing throughout the period of fierce violence during 1922. ... After much private persuasion the British Government agreed to give the force its financial backing, however the new state was still under much economic stress, exacerbated by the ‘Belfast Boycott.’ Following the eviction of many Catholics from the shipyards in 1920, in a bid to force the unionists to end religious discrimination the Dáil introduced an embargo on all Northern Ireland goods. ... It was unsuccessful in its aim to get the Catholic shipbuilders rehired, but placed a huge pressure on the North’s economy. During the period 1921 to 1923, I do not see any real financial success of the Northern Ireland State other than its mere survival. ... The Royal Ulster Constabulary had a third of its places set aside for those from the Catholic community. ... However, due to the line taken by nationalist councils in the west to not recognise the Belfast administration in favour of remaining loyal to the Dáil, the initiative failed to attract the ex-RIC men they were looking to recruit. ... Up to the present the Government have overridden on every occasion the views of the minority. They have trampled on every right of the Opposition.