asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has satisfied himself regarding the extent worldwide of the current number of Irish trade consultants or correspondents in countries that are not serviced by a CTT overseas office; and if he has any plans in conjunction with the Department of Foreign Affairs to extend Irish representation to new markets.
Written Answers. - Extension of CTT Overseas Operations.
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I propose to circulate a list of the 33 countries where CTT has appointed trade correspondents. I am satisfied that the existing locations and numbers are adequate, given the levels of Irish exports to the countries concerned and the potential for growth in these.
CTT Trade Correspondents 1988 based in the following countries
Portugal |
France |
Norway |
Austria |
Italy |
Finland |
Greece |
Singapore |
Philippines |
Malaysia |
Thailand |
Indonesia |
Hong Kong |
People's Republic of |
Taiwan |
China |
New Zealand |
Republic of Korea |
Cyprus |
Northern Ireland |
Poland |
Turkey |
Czechoslovakia |
Ecuador |
Zambia |
Nigeria |
Mozambique |
Uganda |
Israel |
United States (3) |
Kenya |
Iran |
Pakistan |
Ethiopia |