EU

Question 1

How EU promotes Justice and Human Rights

Answer 1

Character of Fundamental Rights (Lisbon Treaty 2007 which gave charter of rights legal power)
Rights to equality, privacy fair trade and worker protection
European court of Justice ensures fair treatment across the EU
Supports LGBTQ+ rights, minority protections and anti- racism laws

Question 2

How EU promotes International Cooperation

Answer 2

Works together on climate action, security, refugees and pandemic response.
Ireland are a part of the Common Foreign and Security Policy
Peace and diplomacy instead of military alliances ( Ireland remains neutral)
EU aid programs support developing countries.

Question 3

Why Ireland Joined the EEC/EU and its benefits for Ireland

Answer 3

Why
Economy: Ireland needed trade partnership outside of Britain
Farming: Common agricultural policy (CAP) is beneficial for Irish farmers
Development : Access to EU funding for roads, schools and modernisation
Indepence: Wanted more control over its future, not tied to the UK

Benefits

Agriculture :CAP payments helped Irish farmers
Education :Erasmus+ (study abroad), youth programmes
Economy :Access to Single Market, foreign investment
Infrastructure: EU funding for roads, public transport
Workers:Rights under EU labour laws
Travel/Work:Freedom to live and work in any EU state

Question 4

Problems of EU

Answer 4

Loss of sovereignty: Some Irish laws now decided at EU level
Fishing quotas: EU rules limit Irish fishermen
2008 crash: EU-imposed austerity was unpopular during bailout