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What percentage of energy does Ireland import?
What percentage of energy does Ireland import?
Ireland imports a little over 70% of its energy.
How many EU countries import more energy than Ireland?
How many EU countries import more energy than Ireland?
There are seven EU countries that import more energy than Ireland.
What is the main source of Ireland's energy for transport, heat, and electricity?
What is the main source of Ireland's energy for transport, heat, and electricity?
About 80% of Ireland's energy for transport, heat, and electricity comes from oil and gas.
How does Ireland's energy import percentage compare to the EU average?
How does Ireland's energy import percentage compare to the EU average?
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Name three of the seven countries in the EU that import more energy than Ireland.
Name three of the seven countries in the EU that import more energy than Ireland.
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What challenges does Ireland face due to its high dependency on energy imports?
What challenges does Ireland face due to its high dependency on energy imports?
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In terms of energy sourcing, what is a significant characteristic of Ireland compared to other EU nations?
In terms of energy sourcing, what is a significant characteristic of Ireland compared to other EU nations?
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How does Ireland's import percentage reflect its overall energy policy approach?
How does Ireland's import percentage reflect its overall energy policy approach?
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What might be the implications of Ireland's energy import levels for its future energy strategy?
What might be the implications of Ireland's energy import levels for its future energy strategy?
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Which factors might explain why Ireland imports more energy than the EU average?
Which factors might explain why Ireland imports more energy than the EU average?
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Study Notes
Ireland's Energy Imports
- Ireland imports over 70% of its energy, exceeding the EU average of 58%.
- Only seven other EU countries import more energy than Ireland.
- These countries are Malta, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Greece, Belgium, Lithuania, and Italy.
- Oil and natural gas supply approximately 80% of Ireland's energy needs for transport, heating, and electricity.
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Description
This quiz explores Ireland's energy import statistics and compares them to EU averages. Learn about the countries that import more energy than Ireland and the significance of oil and natural gas in meeting Ireland's energy needs. Test your knowledge on the current energy landscape of Ireland.
