Jerry Buttimer
Question:110. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will report on his visit to London and Birmingham; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14344/13]
View answerWednesday, 20 March 2013
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I visited the U.K. between Wednesday 13th and Sunday 17th March. In addition to leading the London St. Patrick’s Day Parade I used the opportunity to promote Irish interests, to meet with representatives of industry, tourism, the health sector, and Irish cultural and community organisations.
On Wednesday 13th, I visited the Best of British and Irish trade and travel show in Birmingham and met with Irish industry representatives as well as attending a lunch hosted by Tourism Ireland. Also on Wednesday 13th, I met my British counterpart, the Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt, M.P., Secretary of State for Health at the Health Innovation Expo as well as attending a business networking event hosted by Enterprise Ireland. On Thursday 14th I continued my visit with another set of meetings with Enterprise Ireland client companies as well as a series of meetings with Irish community organisations. On Friday 15th and Saturday 16th I attended a number of cultural events and further business related networking events. On Sunday 17th after meeting with some more Irish community groups I returned to Dublin after the London Parade. A full itinerary of my trip is available on the Department’s web site.
Question No. 111 answered with Question No. 7.
Questions Nos. 112 and 113 answered with Question No. 17.
Question No. 114 answered with Question No. 85.
Question No. 115 answered with Question No. 38.
Question No. 116 answered with Question No. 17.