Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

It is merely the convivial nature of the conversation. I was most impressed by the degree to which members of the Irish Embassy and the trade mission were alert and worked from early morning until late at night. They were able to make presentations instantly, were professional in the way they did business and competed more effectively then many other delegations. People should write about these important issues rather than frivolous ones, although the latter is more entertaining. I will let my colleague into all the secrets concerning the quality of the wine at a suitable moment.

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