Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 5: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the strategy for follow-up in order to capitalise on our investment in the Shanghai International Exhibition 2010 from a tourism, industrial and education point of view; and if a statement will be made on the matter in relation to the level and named Irish agencies operating there; if marketing is outsourced and so on; and if it is intended to recruit local staff with knowledge of the Irish scene on the subsequent marketing and sale campaign. [24078/10]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of An Taoiseach is responsible for coordinating the arrangements in relation to all aspects of our participation in Expo 2010 in Shanghai, including all decisions in relation to staffing and marketing. None of the Agencies that come under the aegis of my Department have a permanent operational presence in the pavilion.

In relation to the Deputy's specific point on a strategy for follow-up, my Department and the development agencies have engaged with the Department of An Taoiseach to ensure that any opportunities for potential trade or investment benefits for Ireland, which could flow from our involvement in the Expo, will be pursued.