Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is no doubt that the export of food products has been the good news story for the past few years. One could argue that without the agriculture sector the economy would be in a far worse place than it is. In view of the fact, for example, that dairy exports to the United Kingdom dropped by approximately 10% in 2016, are we finding alternative markets? The United Kingdom is our nearest market and a key player. What efforts have been made to find alternative markets? The Minister referenced some markets, but what efforts have been made and where exactly are we headed?

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