Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2009
1316 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the Programme for Government proposal to increase funding to An Bord Bia for overseas promotion of Irish food and agricultural produce and drink products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding of €26.5m originally provided to Bord Bia in 2007 was supplemented by €1.2m during that year to implement the Bord's market development and promotional strategy with particular reference to initiatives in Asia. This followed a 20% increase in 2006. Funding of €27.5 million was provided in 2008 and a grant-in-aid of €25.3m has been included in the 2009 Estimates.
