National Policy and Business (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards

How Irish govt tackles important issues affecting the country

Policy: flexible guidelines; Legislation: legally binding laws

Irish Business & Employers Confederation - main business lobby

Over 7,500 companies (70% of private sector workforce)

Economic & Social Research Institute - independent research body

1960

Organisations representing people with common interests/goals

Process groups use to persuade decision-makers

Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030

Economy where waste is minimised & resources are reused