Download or read book The Development of the Irish Labour Party's European Policy written by Michael Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the complex relationship between Ireland and the European Union, as the country moves from being outside the EU to one of its strongest supporters to surprisingly rejecting the Treaty of Nice. It examines the links between social democracy and European integration, as the Labour Party's transition mirrors the path taken by many other European social democratic parties.