Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:43 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of new non-EU markets opened up for Irish agricultural products in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13724/98]
Written Answers. - Agricultural Exports.
This country has exported agricultural products to a wide range of non-EU markets over many years. Information is not readily available in the precise form sought by the Deputy.
The number of new markets or existing markets where new product was introduced is as follows:
|
1996 |
1997 |
1998 (to date) |
|
14 |
20 |
18 |
An important feature of our agricultural trade is the protection of existing markets.