Impact of EU Policies and Funding on the Irish Economy (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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In which year did Ireland join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
In which year did Ireland join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
1973
How many people does the EU single market provide access to?
How many people does the EU single market provide access to?
Over 400 million people
Which are key Irish exports to the EU?
Which 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 benefiting Ireland?
Which countries have free trade agreements with the EU benefiting Ireland?
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)?
Support farmers & 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 Structural & Cohesion Funds used for in rural Ireland?
What are Structural & Cohesion Funds used for in rural Ireland?
Roads, transport, telecommunications
What does the European Social Fund (ESF) provide funding for?
What does the European Social Fund (ESF) provide funding for?
Education and workforce training
How much EU funding has Ireland received since joining?
How much EU funding has Ireland received since joining?
Over €46 billion
Which Irish industries collapsed due to EU free trade competition?
Which Irish industries collapsed due to EU free trade competition?
Textiles and food processing