Dubliners react to joining The European Union (EEC), 1972

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Reactions from people on the streets of Dublin following a “yes” vote in a referendum for Ireland to join the EEC.

RTÉ News gets the reactions from people on the streets of Dublin following Ireland’s decision to join the EEC by voting yes in a referendum.

On the 10 May 1972 a referendum was held asking Irish people to vote on Ireland becoming a member of the EEC. The result was an overwhelming victory for the yes vote. A referendum had to be held to allow an amendment to the Irish constitution.

Ireland became a full member of the EEC in 1973.

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