For the majority of Ireland's 53 years in the European Community, Ireland has been a net receiver of EU funds

Omissions

• The specific transition year when Ireland became a net contributor is cited as 2013 (European Commission) or 2014 (Oireachtas), marking approximately 40-41 years as net recipient and 12-13 years as net contributor.
• The total amount received is over €40 billion between 1973 and 2018.

Sources

• PrimaryOireachtas (Irish Parliament) - Parliamentary QuestionsIreland has been a net contributor to the EU Budget since 2014
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Inforegio PanoramaIn 2013, Ireland went from being a net recipient of EU funds, to a net contributor.
• SecondaryThe Irish Times - Opinion ArticleFrom 1973 to 2018 Ireland was a net recipient, in nominal terms, of more than €40 billion in EU funds.
• SecondaryEPP Group - European Parliamentreceived over €40 billion in EU funds from 1973 until 2018, as a net recipient