# EU membership

This year

2023

Strong support north and south of border for Ireland remaining in EU, poll finds

Just one in four people in Ireland think there will be a united Ireland within 10 years, a drop of seven percentage points on last year.

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Jul 3rd 2023, 7:12 AM

Last year

2022

# Ukraine

Zelenskyy travels to war-torn city of Mykolaiv as fighting rages on in Donbas

Even though EU membership could still be years away, Zelenskyy called the decision a “historic achievement”

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Jun 18th 2022, 1:57 PM

# EU membership

Europe responds to Ukraine's request for fast-track to EU membership

The Journal looks at what is normally involved with joining the EU.

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Mar 1st 2022, 4:56 PM

All time

# Poland

Poles rally to defend EU membership

The government of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki denied it was seeking to leave the bloc.

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Oct 10th 2021, 7:05 PM

# EU membership

Polish MEP on Irexit party: 'We should be asking for examples of what the benefits of leaving would be'

Danuta Hübner says that citizens must “not take all those lies and all those millions, like those that were promised before the UK referendum”.

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Sep 9th 2018, 7:30 AM

# brexit fallout

Government 'concerned' about jump in number of visa applications from the UK

Last year, 10,000 visa applications were made, in comparison to just 1,800 in 2014.

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Jul 20th 2016, 2:49 PM

# Survey

Brexit? Irish business people are ramping up their campaign against it

The Institute of Directors in Ireland surveyed just under 400 of its members and found that 9 in 10 business directors and business leaders are concerned about a potential Brexit.

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May 19th 2016, 9:55 AM

# Brexit

Ireland has been 'bullied' in its dealings with the EU: Farage

The Ukip leader’s comments come as Taoiseach Enda Kenny talks up the risks of a Brexit.

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Nov 9th 2015, 11:55 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you like to see a referendum on Ireland's EU membership?

What do you think?

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Nov 9th 2015, 9:37 AM

# with or without eu

Charlie Flanagan really doesn't want the United Kingdom to leave the EU

“The Government’s fundamental position on this is unequivocal.”

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Dec 28th 2014, 7:30 AM

# A FRIEND IN EU

Barroso: 'The European Commission is one of Ireland's best friends'

In a speech to be delivered tomorrow night in Cork, the European Commission President praises the “sacrifices” Irish families have made.

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Mar 4th 2014, 9:31 PM

Voices

Column: What happens to Ireland if the UK exits the EU?

While Ireland has no say over the outcome of the UK referendum, we should already be working on contingency plans in the case of its exit from the union – as we stand to be the worst affected, writes John O’Donnell.

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Dec 9th 2013, 7:00 AM

# EU membership

Brian Hayes: 'Northern Ireland must make its voice heard on the UK’s EU membership'

The Minister of State in the Department of Finance said that it is in Ireland’s national interest that Britain should remain a full member of the European Union.

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Nov 16th 2013, 4:19 PM

# National Independent Party

EU referendum would be a "good idea" says would-be political party

The National Independent Party, launched today, will open its first constituency office later this week.

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Jul 30th 2013, 1:38 PM

Voices

Column: Straight talk on Bosnia has been sadly lacking during Ireland’s EU presidency

Ireland can no longer afford, financially or morally, to go along with the EU’s current hopeless policy in Bosnia. Now is an opportune time for a fundamental rethink of how the EU should deal with the political situation there, writes Patrick Nulty.

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Apr 24th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland hold a referendum on EU membership?

Today British Prime Minister David Cameron said there would be a referendum on EU membership in the UK in 2017. Do you think we should have one too?

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Jan 23rd 2013, 9:56 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jul 1st 2012, 9:00 AM