Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To elaborate further on the comment about cars and beef, approximately 60 companies in Ireland are involved in sub-supply to the automotive industry and employ approximately 7,000 people. The companies range in size from large to emerging players. In Irish terms, automotives cover a broad range of vehicles including trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles. Trade deals have been good for Ireland. While there are issues with the one we are discussing, they have been good. Last year, as a country, we exported in goods and services a total of €316 billion around the world. That is an increase of 74% over the past five years, given that in 2013, we exported €182 billion. We should not forget the benefits that trade deals have brought to the country.

We have also had many benefits from membership of the EU-----

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