Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before the witnesses reply, the Taoiseach referred in his speech to a significant increase in jobs, particularly in Border counties. Is there a plan for that? Where do the witnesses see that fitting in because the Taoiseach emphasised that point in the context of Brexit. The economy of the Border area generally, North and South, suffered greatly in the past but being part of the European Union helped towns like Dundalk and Newry. Clearly the Border area will be adversely impacted by Brexit in whatever form it takes and unfortunately, we cannot stop that. What do the witnesses see as their role in terms of job creation vis-à-visthe commitment of the Taoiseach to increasing employment in Border counties?