Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
569 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to encourage and support the development of high value added branded seafood exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28625/08]
View answerBIM have continued to support producers in accessing export markets. A marketing advisor was recently appointed in the UK, and the Italian market is being intensively researched. The traditional export markets in France, Spain and Germany continue to be a focus for Irish seafood producers. A major promotion of Irish Seafood Products took place at the European Seafood Expo in Brussels in April.
