Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his detailed response and I congratulate him and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, on their recent appointments. I am a new Deputy from Cork North West where agriculture is one of the largest industries and I share the Minister's concerns particularly with regard to the beef industry as Ireland is one of the largest exporters in this industry in the northern hemisphere. What is Ireland's position on the decision to relaunch the EU Mercosur talks? Does the Minister believe any possible benefits exist for Ireland in these talks?

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