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Ireland made an application to join what was then known as the European Economic Community (EEC). Ireland's application had to be approved, which it was. Ireland joined the EEC on the 1st of January 1973. Since then, the EEC has had a few name changes and is now known as the European Union, or EU.
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∙ 7y agoIn 1973, Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC). It joined to help further trade and investment and economic development in Ireland. In 1993, what had been the EEC and later the EC, became the European Union and so Ireland automatically joined.
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∙ 12y agoIreland joined what was then known as the European Economic Community on the 1st of January 1973. It is now known as the European Union.
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∙ 8y agoThe year that Ireland joined the EU (European Union) was 1973.
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∙ 6y agoThe Republic of Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC) - the forerunner of the EU in 1973.
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∙ 15y agoIreland joined the EEC, now known as the European Union, on the 1st of January 1973.
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∙ 14y agoIn 1973 Ireland joined what then known as the European Economic Community, and is now known as the European Union.
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When did the United Kingdom join EEC?
1981
Who was Taoiseach when Ireland joined the EEC?
Jack Lynch.
What European countries joined the EEC with Ireland?
Britain and Denmark.
Is Dublin part of EEC?
The EEC is now known as the European Union. Countries, not cities, are members of it. Dublin is in Ireland and Ireland is in the European Union, so on that basis you would say yes.
When did Luxembourg join the EU?
Luxembourg was one of the founding members of the EEC, in 1957. The EEC became the EU on November 1st of 1993.
What year did France join the EU?
France joined the EEC in 1957 (began functions in 1958), and was a signatory to the Maastricht Treaty that established the EU in 1993.
When did Netherlands join the Eu?
The Netherlands was one of the founding members of the EEC, in 1957. The EEC became the EU on November 1st of 1993.
Is southern Ireland in the EEC?
The EC (European Community) is the old name for the EU or European Union. It used to be called the European Community and before that the European Economic Community (EEC). The Republic of Ireland joined the EEC on the 1st of January, 1973 and are still members of what is now the EU.
Was southern Ireland granted admission to EU?
The term "southern Ireland" is an incorrect term for the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland joined what was then called the EEC in 1973. It is now known as the EU.
What were the last four countries to join the EEC?
Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, and Slovakia in 2007!
Did Scottish MP's vote yes or no in Parliament to join the EEC in 1973?
In 1973 the Scottish MP's in the British Parliament voted by a 51% no vote against joining the EEC.
In what year did Portugal enter the EEC?
1986
