Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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I thank the Minister of State for his frank and open discussion with members regarding his recent visit to the Middle East, and his officials for accompanying him to the meeting. When we visited in June we also met the chief negotiator, Mr. Erikat. He is an experienced negotiator for the Palestinians and I am sure he will do a good job on their behalf. I look forward to another meeting with the Minister of State in the near future and wish him well in his work on trade. The committee will be visiting Ghana in the last week of October to investigate the area of trade and imports. I understand the Minister of State has also visited that country. We will report back to him on our visit. Is it agreed that the meeting will now go into private session? Agreed.