Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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1552. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans for a sanitary agreement to be established between Ireland and Algeria for dairy and infant formula; if the principle of such an agreement is a priority; the timelines for the implementation of the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12841/23]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland has an existing sanitary agreement for dairy and related products with Algeria. My Department has recently made representation to Algeria in relation to market access for Infant Formula.

The Embassy of Ireland in Algeria is also engaging directly with the Algerian authorities, on behalf of my Department, to clarify certain points in the interpretation of this agreement.

A response from the Algerian authorities is awaited, and this will determine next steps.