Seán Barrett
Ceist:1 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline all the considerations and circumstances which led to the decision in 1987 to restore export credit insurance for the export of beef to Iraq; the representations which were made to him or to any other Minister which influenced that decision; the considerations and circumstances leading to the cancellation of export credit insurance policies in respect of beef exports to Iraq in November 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter.