Impact of EU Policies and Funding on the Irish Economy (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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In what year did Ireland join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
In what year did Ireland join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
1973
How many people are in the EU's single market that Ireland gained access to?
How many people are in the EU's single market that Ireland gained access to?
Over 400 million
Which of these are key Irish exports to the EU?
Which of these are key Irish exports to the EU?
Pharmaceuticals, ICT products, food/drink
Which countries are Ireland's main EU trading partners?
Which countries are Ireland's main EU trading partners?
Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands
Which countries have free trade agreements with the EU that benefit Irish exporters?
Which countries have free trade agreements with the EU that benefit Irish exporters?
Canada and Japan
What is the main objective of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?
What is the main objective of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?
To support farmers and ensure food security
Which Irish farmers particularly benefit from CAP export subsidies?
Which Irish farmers particularly benefit from CAP export subsidies?
Beef and dairy farmers
What must Irish fishing fleets follow under the Common Fisheries Policy?
What must Irish fishing fleets follow under the Common Fisheries Policy?
EU quotas on fish catches
What are Regional Development Funds used for in rural Ireland?
What are Regional Development Funds used for in rural Ireland?
Roads, public transport, telecommunications
What does the European Social Fund (ESF) provide funding for in Ireland?
What does the European Social Fund (ESF) provide funding for in Ireland?
Education and workforce training
How much total funding has Ireland received from the EU since joining?
How much total funding has Ireland received from the EU since joining?
Over €46 billion
By approximately how much did EU funding raise Ireland's GNP?
By approximately how much did EU funding raise Ireland's GNP?
4%
Which Irish industries collapsed due to free trade competition after joining the EU?
Which Irish industries collapsed due to free trade competition after joining the EU?
Textiles and food processing
What are key goods that Ireland imports from EU countries?
What are key goods that Ireland imports from EU countries?
Cars, oil, and manufactured goods