Garret Ahearn (Fine Gael)
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I welcome Mr. O'Rourke and congratulate him on his new role. When members of the public speak about the IDA, job creation is always perceived to be in Dublin, but that is not the case anymore. In my county, Tipperary, Clonmel is a prime example of a regional town that has really benefited on the back of big multinational companies such as MSD, Boston Scientific and Abbott, which have given great employment to the town and region. The benefit goes beyond County Tipperary, reaching into Waterford and other counties. Mr. O'Rourke spoke about a changing market and a changing world. Has the pitch changed to bring companies to Ireland?