Quiz on Seasonal Clock Changes

Who called for the seasonal clock changes to be scrapped?

• The European Council

• A group of cross-party MEPs

• The Irish Government

• The European Commission

When are the clocks due to go back one hour?

• Saturday at 2am

• Sunday at 2am

• Monday at 2am

• Friday at 2am

Who is the letter regarding clock changes addressed to?

• The European Parliament

• Tommy Meskill

• Seán Kelly

• Ursula von der Leyen

How many MEPs signed the letter to scrap the clock change?

• 75

• 100

• 50

• 67

What are some of the risks mentioned in the letter associated with clock changes?

• Increased productivity

• Improved health

• Increased risk of heart attacks and strokes

• Better sleep patterns

Which Irish MEP wrote the letter to the European Commission?

• James Cleverly

• Ursula von der Leyen

• Tommy Meskill

• Seán Kelly

What did the European Parliament support in 2019 regarding clock changes?

• To make clock changes optional

• To change the time zone

• To discontinue time change

• To increase the frequency of clock changes

What is the current legal requirement for member states regarding clock changes?

• To change clocks every month

• To not change clocks at all

• To change clocks once a year

• To change clocks twice a year

What is one of the negative impacts of clock changes mentioned in the text?

• Increased anxiety in pets

• Decreased traffic accidents

• Improved mental health

• Better work-life balance

What does Seán Kelly want to do with the debate on clock changes?

• End it permanently

• Put it back on the political agenda

• Ignore it

• Delay it for another year