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The agriculture and food sectors in Ireland account for:

• 6.6% of GVA at Factor Cost
• 8.5% of employment.
• 10% of total exports.
• A significant proportion (circa 32%) of Net Foreign Earnings from exports.

The Irish Government's commitment to the agri-food sector remains strong. In the Supplementary Estimate for 2009, €1,985 million was provided for agriculture, fisheries and food and public expenditure will amount to over €3.3 billion when the Department's Vote is combined with EU funding of €1.4 billion. The high proportion of expenditure on local raw material and services as well as the dispersed nature and composition of the sector will ensure that the agri-food sector will play an integral part in the recovery of our economic success and the continued viability of rural and coastal areas.

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Curriculum Vitaes

• Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Mr. Brendan Smith TD's Curriculum Vitae
• Curriculum Vitae for Minister of State - Trevor Sargent
• Curriculum Vitae for Minister of State - Tony Killeen
• Curriculum Vitae of Secretary General - Tom Moran