John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Based on these comments if I thought Mr. O'Leary was developing a conscience about issues raised by US Senate members or others within the European Commission I do not think he should be in the position he is in. He needs to drive on and find other reasons companies locate here. To consider anything otherwise is naive and, frankly, disingenuous because the public understands the reasons companies locate and remain here.

With regard to our technical capability, Mr. O'Leary mentioned Google and other technology companies which are more likely to locate in Ireland now than they were in the past. Do we have the type of capability required? Are there any issues with regard to engineering skills or technical expertise? Are there policy issues? Are there issues for us as a Parliament which we need to consider?