Essay On Why Ireland Joined The Ec

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Now in its fortieth year in membership of the EU, it is important that we understand why Ireland joined the EEC. In this essay I will examine the reasons as to why Ireland joined the EEC and what were the benefits for Ireland in EEC membership. Ireland had applied to the EEC in 1961 but was unsuccessful. In 1961 the Taoiseach Sean Lemass wanted again to join the EEC. He put the plans in motion for Ireland to join; in 1962 in Brussels at a Member of the Governments meeting he gave the following statement, “Ireland belongs to Europe by history, tradition and sentiment no less than by geography. Our destiny is bound up with that of Europe and our outlook and our way of life have for fifteen centuries been moulded by the Christian ideals and …show more content…

With accession to the EEC this would open borders in terms of the economy to other countries , which fuelled into the desire to increase trade with other countries not just Britain. The Irish economy at the time needed to be reformed and joining the EEC was viewed as an aid to this reform. Aspects of the Rome Treaty Appealed to Ireland such as “that it called for common policies in agriculture, transport as well as harmonisation of policy in the fiscal and other fields.” Ireland wanted to be part of this “Community”, not be left out on the side-lines to fend for itself but to be part of something that appeared to be building sustainable economies within the six …show more content…

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