Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion

Mr. Vivian Doyle-Kelly:

There is a long-standing historical relationship and ease of doing business between Quebec and France. As for what would give Ireland a competitive advantage - this is more anecdotal than anything else, given I cannot design something for the Senator - the lifestyle Ireland offers is attractive. There is more space for people to be in Ireland. I would hesitate before comparing Ireland with France in a number of respects, but Ireland has a very attractive education system. Going back to a previous question, anecdotally again, a lot of Canadian students are here studying medicine. I really cannot offer an example of a competitive advantage.