Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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247. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there was no Irish presence at the Singaporean Epicurean, one of Asia's leading food expos (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38109/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Annually, Bord Bia reviews and assesses new and existing trade fairs using criteria including sectoral priorities and company interest displayed. This is done within a limited budget. Participation at individual trade fairs is an operational matter for Bord Bia and the Deputy may wish to contact Bord Bia directly for particulars.