asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the number and name of the countries which he visited during 1969 to promote the export of Irish goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Export of Irish Goods.
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In the course of three visits abroad in 1969 to promote the export of Irish goods I visited seven countries. These were the USA, Canada, Britain, Cyprus, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
I visited North America principally to open department store promotions and displays in a number of centres. My visit to Britain was in support of a display of Irish building materials at the International Building Exhibition, Olympia, London, and I want to the Middle East with a trade mission to that area.