John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Our interpretation of the one-China policy means that at State level we do not do business directly with Taiwan, but this does not mean that companies cannot. The Government works through China by way of the one-China policy. However, I felt there was a market in Taiwan that Irish companies, particularly in the whiskey sector, should consider. Perhaps this has been considered, but I was surprised by the lack of penetration.