Following the UK’s vote to leave the EU earlier this summer, Gay Byrne believes Ireland should do the same.
The 82 year old believes following suit is the “most sensible thing” to do, and thinks it’s something we should really consider.
“Everybody is concerned. I think it will have massive implications for Ireland, whatever happens in the UK.
“Maybe there is a case, that is the way I phrased it, for Theresa May to say — because of the appalling vista that greets us making an effort to leave — we (the Brits) are not going to do anything for at least five years.
“We certainly know at least half of those who voted for Brexit are now sitting at home with their heads in their hands saying ‘Oh sweet divine God what have we done’,” he told The Sun.
The radio star has brought up the issue before, and has never been shy about his feelings towards the EU.
Gay admitted that despite initially feeling backlash over his comments, over time, people have grown to share his views.
He said, “When I first started to give my anti-EU feelings, 10 or at least five years ago, I was written off as a noodlehead.
“It is heartening to realise that at least half of the population of the country now agree with me and certainly over half of the population of the UK agree with me. So there you are.”
