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Patrick Hillery Biography and Timeline

Follow Patrick Hillery through 2 dated historical records for Ireland.

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Patrick Hillery, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1972–1986Years on this page

1972

22 January 1972

Treaty of Accession

Minister for Foreign Affairs · Brussels · Government / Government of Ireland

Signs Ireland's accession treaty alongside Taoiseach Jack Lynch.

Role range: 1972-1973 – 1969-1973

1986

24 December 1986

European Communities Amendment Act

President of Ireland · Dublin · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Signs legislation intended to enable Irish ratification of the Single European Act.

Role range: 1976-1990

Records, sources and methodology

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