Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Some of these are awaiting ratification since 2009 and I will not hold up the process. The Minister should get on with it. It is a great idea to establish these three trading links.

To follow through on Deputy Mitchell's point, is ratification by all 27 required in order for Ireland to start engaging? If we sign off here today, and in the Dáil next week, can the Government immediately enter into negotiations with these three trading partners?