THE EUROPEAN UNION AND IRELAND’S LINKS WITH EUROPE 1. How long has Ireland spent preparing for entry to the EEC? 2. When is Referendum Day? 3. Who led the Irish negotiating team? 4. What are the Irish people being asked to do with this Referendum?
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5. What is significant about Fine Gael supporting Irish entry into the EEC?
6. List four groups opposed to Irish entry to the EEC. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
7. Give two arguments against Irish entry to the EEC. (i) (ii)
8. Can you detect any bias in this source? Explain your answer.
Follow-up question: If you were able to vote in this Referendum would you have voted in favour or against joining the EEC? Explain your decision.