Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)

I am in my office in Agriculture House. I do not have a webcam; I apologise.

I thank the witnesses for coming in and giving their statements. I want to touch on the topic of Ireland's credibility abroad. Ms Hausdorff mentioned US civil law and that US companies will leave. I would like to hear more about that and where she has found this information. What US companies have committed to leaving Ireland or have said they are ready to dig up and leave?

I also notice that the former Minister, Mr. Shatter, made a comment about credibility abroad. I would like to hear about that. Rather than taking up the four minutes myself, I would prefer to hear from the witnesses on those items. Will they list the companies that have committed to leaving Ireland if this law comes through? How has our credibility abroad been damaged and how could it be damaged further by this? What US laws would we find ourselves in breach of and what US fines might come into effect?