Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2010
110 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies participating in the Irish pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai; the nature of businesses covered by the participating companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16800/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra111 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are still opportunities for Irish companies to participate in Expo 2010 in Shanghai; the funding available to Irish companies wishing to participate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16801/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 111 together.
As I pointed out in my reply to these questions on 20th April, the Department of An Taoiseach is responsible for coordinating the arrangements in relation to all aspects of our participation in Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Any queries on those specific issues should be directed to that Department. It should be appreciated that World Expos are not Trade Fairs. They are, rather, exhibitions with a broad scope and a particular focus on the cultural dimension. Consequently they appeal to a more general audience. Nevertheless, my Department and the development agencies have engaged with the Department of An Taoiseach to ensure that opportunities for any potential trade or investment benefits for Ireland, which could flow from our involvement in the Expo, will be pursued.
