Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. It is very relevant, as we head into Brexit, that we do all that we can to assist the beef industry to diversify into other markets, including France and the mainland market in the EU. I am aware of the problems in Cherbourg. I will certainly tell the Minister, Deputy Creed, that it was raised here and I will have the opportunity to meet with the French finance minister this week. The French foreign minister is in town at present so I will make sure that it forms part of any bilateral discussions.

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