Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade
Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency: Mr. Maroš Šefovi
2:00 am
Mr. Maroš Šefovi:
When it comes to CETA, the success of Irish businesses and exporters – with a dramatic increase of exports to Canada, whose value increased from €1 billion to more than €5 billion – is proof that this deal is good for Ireland and Irish exporters. I firmly believe it is a fair deal. I know there are still questions with the Irish Government concerning investment protection. It is a very technical discussion. If the Deputy is interested, we can have that discussion, but it is difficult to cover in a short period.
On the pandemic treaty, I really do not know the answer because it is not my remit. If the Deputy submits all her questions, I will make sure the Commissioner responsible for health provides a proper answer to her.