“Ireland sided with Hitler.”
No so. After hundreds of years of occupation and oppression by the Brits, who could have blamed them? But they were neutral.
“The policy of neutrality was adopted by Ireland’s Oireachtas at the instigation of the Taoiseach Éamon de Valera upon the outbreak of World War II in Europe. It was maintained throughout the conflict, in spite of several German air raids by aircraft that missed their intended British targets, and attacks on Ireland’s shipping fleet by Allies and Axis alike. Possibilities of both German and British invasions were discussed in the Dáil. Both eventualities were prepared for, although most detailed preparations were done with the Allies under Plan W. De Valera’s ruling party, Fianna Fáil, supported his neutral policy for the duration of the war.”
The State may become a member of the European Coal and Steel Community (established by Treaty signed at Paris on the 18th day of April, 1951), the European Economic Community (established by Treaty signed at Rome on the 25th day of March, 1957) and the European Atomic Energy Community (established by Treaty signed at Rome on the 25th day of March, 1957).That is the Third Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland, ratified by referendum in 1971. Notice the part about where Ireland completely surrenders its sovereignty?
No provision of this Constitution invalidates laws enacted, acts done or measures adopted by the State necessitated by the obligations of membership of the Communities—or prevents laws enacted, acts done or measures adopted by the Communities, or institutions thereof, from having the force of law in the State.
“Let there be no doubt about where Ireland stands: We want nothing to do with a backward-looking idea of sovereignty. We remain absolutely committed to the ideals of the European Union.”Does that look like what Irish people fought for in 1916?