Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran

2:30 pm

Photo of Pat BreenPat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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I thank the ambassador and am glad to see his concern for efficiency. He knows these questions will be asked and he will not have to answer them twice. I welcome the fact Iran is about to lift the ban on Irish beef, which is a welcome boost for Irish agriculture and a vote of confidence in that sector. We look forward to seeing the effect that will have on agriculture here. I also thank the ambassador for his invitation, which we will discuss further in the context of our work programme for the remainder of the year.