50 Years in the EU: How Membership Transformed Ireland
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Ireland joined the European Economic Community in 1973 with UK and Denmark, total membership at the time was 9 countries.
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Over the past 50 years, Ireland transformed from an island on Europe's periphery to a prosperous EU member, now with 27 member states.
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Data from Ireland's Central Statistics Office reflects changes over this 50-year period.
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Charts illustrate economic and social changes in Ireland over this time, including house prices, earnings, and favourite cars.
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While not all changes are due to EU membership, it has significantly influenced Ireland's economic and social progress.