Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I too pay tribute to all of the officials for the hard work they have done in the preparation for Brexit and since Brexit in trying to help and assist the businesses that have been so challenged by disruption. The Deputy is correct that the UK remains a strategically important market for Irish companies. We can never ignore that but we also need to look to diversify into new markets. EI has been hampered by Covid-19 in its capacity to carry out physical trade missions, but work has been done virtually. Now, thankfully, as we go back into a more normal situation and with travel opening up again, EI is looking at working with enterprise clients to support them into diversifying into new markets. Trade missions will recommence. EI is determined to ensure that we support companies into new markets.

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