Connecticut Ireland Trade Commission adds 'tourism' to draft mission, clarifies scope; schedules next meeting for June 10

Members of the Connecticut Ireland Trade Commission met in person and by Zoom to introduce themselves and discuss a draft mission statement, agreeing to add the word "tourism" to the commission's stated purpose and to align the document's geographic language with state statute.

The meeting opened with introductions from appointees. Loretta O'Leary, an appointee of Sen. Bob Duff of Norwalk, said she supported the commission's work "promoting bilateral trade between Connecticut and Ireland." Representative Chris Anascovich, who identified himself as the ranking member on the Commerce Committee, noted his legislative appointment to the commission. Alex Peterson, director of government affairs for the Connecticut Airport Authority, said, "The Aer Lingus flight to Dublin has been a great resource for the state, and, I think that we can do some very good things with this commission to, support that route." Tony…