Ireland and the EU (Junior Cert Business Studies): Quizzes
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In which year did Ireland become a member of the European Union?
In which year did Ireland become a member of the European Union?
1973
Approximately how many consumers are in the EU's single market?
Approximately how many consumers are in the EU's single market?
500 million
How much EU funding did Ireland receive between 1973 and 2008?
How much EU funding did Ireland receive between 1973 and 2008?
€17 billion
What advantage do Irish companies have when selling products to other EU member states?
What advantage do Irish companies have when selling products to other EU member states?
No tariffs or trade barriers
What is the minimum value for Irish firms to bid on EU government contracts?
What is the minimum value for Irish firms to bid on EU government contracts?
€50,000
Which company is cited as establishing operations in Ireland for EU single market access?
Which company is cited as establishing operations in Ireland for EU single market access?
Intel
What is protectionism in the context of the EU?
What is protectionism in the context of the EU?
Imposing tariffs on non-EU imports
What challenge do Irish companies face due to the EU single market?
What challenge do Irish companies face due to the EU single market?
Stronger competition
What term describes skilled Irish workers leaving for better opportunities in other EU countries?
What term describes skilled Irish workers leaving for better opportunities in other EU countries?
Brain drain
What does the European Social Charter provide to Irish people?
What does the European Social Charter provide to Irish people?
Social and economic human rights
What freedom does EU membership give Irish citizens regarding other EU member states?
What freedom does EU membership give Irish citizens regarding other EU member states?
Live and work without visas
How much have EU PEACE programmes invested in NI and border counties since 1995?
How much have EU PEACE programmes invested in NI and border counties since 1995?
Over €3 billion
What concern do some people have about Ireland's EU membership regarding governance?
What concern do some people have about Ireland's EU membership regarding governance?
Reduced national sovereignty