Ten years after joining the EEC what has membership done for Ireland and what contribution has Ireland made to Europe?
In 1973 Ireland, along with the United Kingdom and Denmark, joined the European Economic Community (EEC). Ten years on, Today Tonight examines the impact that membership of the community has had on Ireland.
Interviews from the time reflect people s hopes, aspirations, and fears ahead of joining the EEC and the common market. Ireland s entry to the EEC was decided by referendum with 83% of the electorate voting to join.
If we re not in it, we re out on a limb, we re on our own.