Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. González Llort. He will note from the contributions that the committee and the country wish to build on the relationship between our two countries and avail of the opportunity to increase trade. I have mentioned that the Irish Dairy Board has sought access to the opportunity to tender for the supply of dairy products to Cuba. We hope that administrative matter can be progressed.

Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan and Seán Crowe and Senator Mark Daly have visited Cuba. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan who is Vice Chairman of the committee has, for many years, been a powerful advocate for improving relations between our two countries which she continues to promote at every opportunity at the committee and during parliamentary debates. I welcome the visit of Mr. González Llort and hope we can send a clear message on the natural affinity between our two countries and the opportunities for trade in order that we can build on our bilateral relations. I thank Mr. González Llort and the ambassador for their presence and presentation.