Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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188. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons working within the market access unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26356/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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My Department's work on developing market access involves inputs across a range of Divisions in relation to technical certification matters, the co-ordination of inward audit missions from third country authorities, the organisation of trade missions, engagement with industry and a range of other activities.

These activities are coordinated by a Market Access Unit comprising 6 members of staff.

My Department is at present reviewing the staff complement in this area and will be deploying the appropriate resources as the need arises.