Ms Paula Barry Walsh:

The Minister put in place a seven-point action plan in 2017 and there is an ongoing examination of where markets may arise as part of the overall market access programme, whether it is to create a new market or expanding an existing one. These things sometimes depend on currency exchanges and various economic issues in particular countries, but Bord Bia and the Department, in the shape of the international trade division and the milk and meat policy, are vigilant and keep an open mind on where new markets may arise.

We also keep possible new routes under examination, but ferry companies have to account for various things as part of their business models. We will keep engaging with them, but there may be times when nothing happens.