Mary Kenny
European Union flags flutter outside the EU headquarters in Brussels July 15, 2021. Photo: CNS/Yves Herman, Reuters It is 50 years since Ireland joined the European Union – then called the European Economic Community, (EEC) and subsequently, just the European Community (EC). I remember it because I was reporting from Brussels at the time, and fireworks and parties were laid on for the accession of Ireland, Britain and Denmark. Key role But…
