Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014
138. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on meetings he held with tobacco industry representatives during his St. Patrick's Day mission to the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17447/14]
View answerDuring my recent visit to the United States for St. Patrick's Day, I did not have any meetings with tobacco industry representatives. I did meet with business representative groups such as the Irish Chamber of Commerce USA and the US Chamber of Commerce, but tobacco-related issues did not feature in our discussions. The main focus of our engagement was in relation to Ireland's economic recovery and ongoing negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
