Ireland and the EU (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards
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Year Ireland joined the EU
Year Ireland joined the EU
1973
Approx. number of consumers in EU single market
Approx. number of consumers in EU single market
500 million
Free trade benefit within EU
Free trade benefit within EU
No tariffs or trade barriers between member states
What is protectionism?
What is protectionism?
Imposing tariffs on imports to protect EU industries
EU funding Ireland received (1973-2008)
EU funding Ireland received (1973-2008)
€17 billion
EU public procurement contract threshold
EU public procurement contract threshold
Over €50,000
Example company that came to Ireland for EU market access
Example company that came to Ireland for EU market access
Intel
Free movement of labour benefit
Free movement of labour benefit
Workers from other EU countries can work in Ireland, fills skills gaps
Competition challenge from EU membership
Competition challenge from EU membership
Irish firms face stronger competition from other EU states
Impact of EU protectionism on Irish consumers
Impact of EU protectionism on Irish consumers
Higher prices for some products
CAP stands for
CAP stands for
Common Agricultural Policy
Brain drain meaning
Brain drain meaning
Skilled workers moving to other countries for better jobs
European Social Charter purpose
European Social Charter purpose
Sets out social & economic human rights for EU citizens
Freedom of movement benefit for Irish citizens
Freedom of movement benefit for Irish citizens
Can live & work in any EU member state
EU PEACE programmes investment since 1995
EU PEACE programmes investment since 1995
Over €3 billion