Has Ireland improved since joining the EU?

Question

Hows the economy?

Answer 1

People are getting by. But people were getting by before the EU came along.

Things are not looking so good on the sovereignty front, however.

Have a look at some insider info:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

And a look at the dark side of the EU from Ireland's perspective:

http://www.indymedia.ie/article/86484

Answer 2

I think all countries were doing quite well as a trading block.  Why would we need to lose our independence just to trade?  It doesn't make sense.