Impact of the European Union on Ireland (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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In what year did Ireland join the European Union?
In what year did Ireland join the European Union?
1973
What was Ireland's economic status when it joined the EU in 1973?
What was Ireland's economic status when it joined the EU in 1973?
One of the poorest and most peripheral
Which EU policy notably benefited Irish farmers with grants?
Which EU policy notably benefited Irish farmers with grants?
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
What were Irish farmers NOT given CAP grants for?
What were Irish farmers NOT given CAP grants for?
Building urban housing estates
What infrastructure did EU Structural & Cohesion Funds help create in Ireland?
What infrastructure did EU Structural & Cohesion Funds help create in Ireland?
Motorway construction
When did EU enlargement redirect funding away from Ireland to Eastern Europe?
When did EU enlargement redirect funding away from Ireland to Eastern Europe?
2004 and 2007
How much EU funding went to Eastern Europe between 2004 and 2006?
How much EU funding went to Eastern Europe between 2004 and 2006?
€40 billion
Which countries' underdeveloped agriculture increased competition for CAP funding?
Which countries' underdeveloped agriculture increased competition for CAP funding?
Poland and Romania
What economic era saw Ireland benefit from free movement of labour & capital?
What economic era saw Ireland benefit from free movement of labour & capital?
Celtic Tiger era
How did the Polish population in Ireland change from 2000 to 2017?
How did the Polish population in Ireland change from 2000 to 2017?
20,000 to 120,000
What sporting activities do children of mixed heritage participate in?
What sporting activities do children of mixed heritage participate in?
Hurling and Gaelic football
Which languages were included in Leaving Cert exams due to cultural diversity?
Which languages were included in Leaving Cert exams due to cultural diversity?
Polish and Latvian