Impact of EU Policies and Funding on the Irish Economy (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Year Ireland joined the EEC
Year Ireland joined the EEC
1973
Size of EU's single market
Size of EU's single market
Over 400 million people
Key Irish exports to EU
Key Irish exports to EU
Pharmaceuticals, ICT products, food & drink
Ireland's main EU trading partners
Ireland's main EU trading partners
Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands
EU external trade agreement examples
EU external trade agreement examples
Canada (CETA) and Japan
CAP objective
CAP objective
Support farmers and ensure food security
CAP impact on Irish farmers
CAP impact on Irish farmers
Direct payments and subsidies
CFP objective
CFP objective
Manage fish stocks sustainably
CFP impact on Irish fishing fleets
CFP impact on Irish fishing fleets
Must follow EU quotas on catches
Regional development fund examples
Regional development fund examples
Structural Funds and Cohesion Funds
EU social funding example for Ireland
EU social funding example for Ireland
European Social Fund (ESF)
Total EU funding Ireland received
Total EU funding Ireland received
Over €46 billion
EU funding impact on Ireland's GNP
EU funding impact on Ireland's GNP
Raised by approximately 4%