Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

116. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a food-related trade mission to Vietnam will occur in Quarter 2 of 2024. [15558/24]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

While an agrifood Trade Mission to Vietnam is not scheduled for Quarter 2 of 2024, my Department, in conjunction with Bord Bia, are currently developing plans for a trade mission to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, in Quarter 4 of 2024.

Ireland has a long history of engagement with Vietnam on agriculture development issues and this planned trade mission will provide opportunities to further enhance engagement on sustainable agriculture systems development.

In addition, Vietnam, with a population of 98 million and a growing middle class, is a market which has been identified by Bord Bia as having significant potential for expanded exports of Ireland's high quality, safe and sustainable Irish agrifood produce. The Trade Mission will also provide Irish agrifood companies with opportunities to develop business and realise market opportunities in Vietnam.