Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I presume that, as the Minister indicated, he will emphasise the availability in this country of a highly skilled workforce and the high standard of education, and that this should not be held against us in the debate that lies ahead. If we are in a position to produce a high-quality product, whether in materials, technology or whatever the case may be, it should not naturally follow that we become disadvantaged in whatever business we are in. I understand the Minister is pursuing that at that level.