Frequently Asked Questions - And Brief Answers

CAIN receives a lot of queries dealing with many aspects of the Northern Ireland conflict and politics. In an effort to reduce the time taken to reply to questions that are asked on a regular basis, standard responses have been prepared. The links in the questions below give brief answers to these queries. Please read the questions and answers before contacting CAIN with a query.

1: About the CAIN site

• Why did you call the project CAIN?
• What does the CAIN logo represent?
• Who is responsible for the CAIN site?
• Where can I get more information on the CAIN Project?

2: The Northern Ireland Conflict

• Why is the conflict referred to as 'the Troubles'?
• When did the conflict begin?
• What is the main cause of all the trouble in Northern Ireland? Is religion a big part of it?
• Is the conflict over?
• When did the conflict end?
• Why did the conflict end when it did?
• Is the future to be based on equality?
• Do you have a simple guide to the political parties?
• Do you have a simple guide to the various paramilitary groups?

3: Use of Material at the CAIN web site

• Is the material at the CAIN site covered by copyright?
• Are photographs at the CAIN site covered by copyright?
• Can you supply paper copies of items at the CAIN site?
• How do I cite items on CAIN?
• Can you sell me a 'T-shirt' or poster or flag?

4: Finding Material at the CAIN web site

• I have to write an essay on 'TITLE', can you help me?
• Where can I get information on TOPIC?
• Can I do an interview by email?

5: Discussion List, Mailing List

• Why doesn't CAIN set up a discussion list?
• Does CAIN have a mailing list?

6: Brief notes on some longer questions

• Have all Nationalists tried to achieve their aims through violence this century or have there been other techniques?
• What problems will need to be overcome if there is to be a lasting solution to the Irish problem?