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From Department of Foreign Affairs

Last updated on 28 June 2023

1. Single Market
2. Agriculture
3. Employment
4. Environment
5. Justice and home affairs

Most of the policies made by the European Union (EU) relate to internal issues that directly affect our everyday lives. They’re known as common policies as they affect all the member states of the EU and Ireland is closely involved in developing and implementing them.

Single Market

A market of over 500 million people

The Single Market is perhaps the most significant internal policy of the EU. It allows Irish people, goods and services to move freely between the 27 other member states of the EU and has given Ireland access to a market of over 500 million people.

Benefits

• Allowing free movement: Irish citizens can travel and work anywhere within the EU without the need for visas, permits or other controls
• Reducing costs: It’s now cheaper for people and goods to move easily between member states, thanks to the easing of regulations for industries such as transport
• Developing economies: As well as helping domestic industry to develop, the Single Market also benefits open economies like Ireland by allowing foreign multinational companies to locate here and still have full access to the markets of the other member states
• Increasing competition; The European Commission tries to ensure that there is a level playing field for all businesses operating in the Single Market by dealing with competition issues between companies...

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