Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)

A few weeks ago I met the Limerick Chamber of Commerce, as the Minister, Deputy Chambers, did. They raised many of these issues with us. A large part of our answer to that would be is the national development plan that the Minister has outlined here this evening. From a taxation perspective, I am considering measures that will respond to some of the issues that those employers are raising with us.

I accept the Cathaoirleach's point on energy. The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, will soon be bringing to Government a report on how we can respond to this. When it comes to business taxation, in particular, Ireland has a very competitive offering for many of the employers that the Cathaoirleach would have met. This aims to offset some of the difficulties that have been touched on.