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Quiz: How much do you know about Irish exports?
Whiskey, butter, booze and botox – we’ve got it all.
A 20% TARIFF has been announced on exports from the European Union, including Ireland, by the US.
The tariffs, which will come into effect on 9 April, are set to impact a range of Irish products, with the move widely condemned by Irish and European leaders.
There was significant anxiety in Ireland in the run-up to the announcement, as the US administration’s protectionist approach to tariffs and tax may pose a major risk to the Irish economy.
With Irish companies bracing for impact, we wanted to ask you: How much do you know about Ireland’s exports?
Botox, a product widely known for its use in anti-aging treatments, is produced in Ireland. What is the name of the condition where Botox is used to treat excessive sweating?
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Dermatitis
Hyperhidrosis
Psoriasis
Hypohidrosis
Whiskey is a multi-million euro industry in Ireland, with a significant portion of exports going to the US. Roughly how many litres of Jameson were sold in the US in 2023?
35 million litres
67 million litres
12 million litres
28 million litres
Ireland produces around €200 billion worth of computer services exports annually. Which of these major tech companies does NOT currently have a production factory here?
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Intel
Apple
HP
Google
Pfizer is one of many pharmaceutical companies to produce in Ireland, with nearly all of the company's Viagra pills produced in Co Cork. What was Viagra originally designed to treat?
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Heart disease
Indigestion
Pain relief
Allergic reactions
Irish butter is exported to over 100 countries, including the US. Roughly how much butter does the average US person eat in a year?
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18kg
1.5kg
8.4kg
2.7kg
Exports of aran jumpers to the US began in the 1960s, fueled by interest from Irish-Americans. Which fashion magazine first featured the jumpers in the 1950s, boosting popularity?
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LIFE
Vogue
Cosmopolitan
Glamour
Irish and European beef exports to the US were banned in 2001 due to concerns over 'Mad Cow Disease'. In what year did Ireland reopen the market and export beef to the US?
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2002
2009
2012
2015
A number of pain relief tablets, including Panadol, are produced in Ireland. How many Panadol tablets are produced each year at their factory in Co Waterford?
11 billion
3.5 billion
2 billion
6.5 billion
Ireland is one of the largest exporters of human plasma in the world. What does plasma do?
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Transports blood cells around the body
Helps with blood clotting
Produces antibodies to fight infections
Produces red blood cells
One of Ireland's most famous inventions, Guinness, is consumed in 150 countries worldwide. How many pints of Guinness are brewed each day in Dublin?
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1 million
5 million
3 million
11 million
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