Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Does the Minister of State intend to continue working towards the retention of the agreement that allows people travelling from Asian countries to visit Ireland and Great Britain on the same visa? Has he had discussions with his British counterparts on securing that agreement? In view of the drop in the number of British tourists to Ireland even before Brexit is fully implemented, it is important that we retain, encourage and get as many tourists from not just north Europe but Asian countries in particular. If that agreement is not secured by the Minister of State and his British counterparts, would it mean that a Chinese tourist visiting Britain may not be able to visit Ireland or may be able to visit Dublin but not Belfast or vice versa? Have negotiations begun on securing those agreements?