Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to acknowledge Deputy Troy's submission in relation to Mergon and the importance of this strategy. I know the Deputy was part of high level business himself in connection with Enterprise Ireland in his Department. In my own constituency of Longford Westmeath it is quite striking the huge meaning the relationships with Argentina still hold to this day. Having the asado back in The Rustic Inn in Abbeyshrule again this year after Covid is so important. It is striking that we have the Argentinian ambassador coming over to meet relatives and people who still have so many ties in Argentina. That is a case in point. Ireland is very good at utilising its diaspora around the world. We have to continue to do that. Through this strategy we have to work to strengthen relationships. As I said quite clearly, we do not want others to fill that void.