In addition, transfers from the common agricultural fund meant that Ireland was a net beneficiary of the EU budget to the tune of 4.1% of its GDP in 1997.
Sa mhullach air seo, de bharr aistrithe ón gcomhchiste talmhaiochta bhi Éire ina tairbhi glan ó bhuiséad an AE agus i ag fáil 4.1% dá hOTl uaidh ¡ 1997.