Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their contributions. I ask the representatives from IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland about a hypothetical scenario in five years' time if we get guarantees on Cork and Shannon. If disaster struck and the Shannon and Cork services lost those slots, what would be the consequences for people who are trying to go out and attract foreign direct investment in the area of the 33% of Enterprise Ireland-supported exports that go to the UK? What are the consequences when one leaves Dublin and goes to other parts of the country? Do the witnesses believe this could be detrimental for foreign direct investment?