Representative Bonner pitches Georgia–Ireland Trade Commission; Irish delegation testifies

Mar 26, 2026

House Bill 980 would create a 15‑member Georgia Ireland Trade Commission to promote trade, investment and academic exchanges; sponsor says the commission would be privately funded and several Irish officials — including Senator Mark Daly and former Prime Minister Bertie Ahern — testified in support.

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Representative Josh Bonner presented House Bill 980 to the Senate committee, proposing creation of a 15‑member Georgia Ireland Trade Commission to "advance bilateral trade, promote business and academic exchanges, encourage mutual economic support and mutual investment," and to report annually to the governor and General Assembly.

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