Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised)
1:30 pm
Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
That was the final point I wanted to make. The Minister of State has emphasised the regional dimension. As he is well aware, there are many pressures in Dublin. With Brexit, it is hoped that many jobs will come to Dublin in the financial services area. The regions have a lot to offer. The Chairman will make the case for Kilkenny. I and others will make the case for Cork with the university we have, the tier 1 data connection, the airport, being very competitive in office accommodation costs and so on. The Minister of State will be aware that Cork Chamber has done considerable work in its support for IFS 2020 and promoting Cork. I wish to reinforce that. I know the Minister of State has been there. He should keep the regions centre stage in his assessment of where incoming investment and FS can go. The regions have a huge amount to offer. This is an opportunity that only comes once and we have to make the most of it.
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