asked the Taoiseach whether, in view of the Budget introduced in Britain with its depressive effects on British markets for Irish export goods, he proposes to seek any review of the Anglo-Irish Free Trade Agreement.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Anglo-Irish Free Trade Agreement.
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The effects of the British Budget on this country's exports to Britain will be followed with the closest attention. As the Deputy is aware, there is provision in Article XXIII of the Agreement for meetings between representatives of the two countries once a year, or at any time at the request of either, to supervise the application of the Agreement, to keep its operation under review and to consider whether further action should be taken in order to promote its objectives.