Deirdre Clune (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I regret I was not here for Mr. Murray's presentation because I was speaking in the Seanad. I met recently with Professor Hong in UCC and our discussion covered many of the issues that have been raised here, particularly the visa question. It gives one a sense of how difficult it is to negotiate with China or get a foothold there because there is such a cultural difference and it is vast. It is not enough just to learn a language, one also needs to learn the customs and how to communicate with the people there. I am aware that it takes a long time. Cork is twinned with Shanghai and I was very involved at that time. I apologise again for not having been here for Mr. Murray's contribution, but I will get the transcript which is on file.