Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The Deputies will be aware of global trends and these terms are part of the language at any international gathering. If one examines developed economies versus developing economies, it is clear where Ireland must stand. We must work quickly in upgrading the level of investment in innovation, research and development and so forth. There are 29 IDA Ireland companies in Tallaght employing 3,029 people. Six job creation projects involving foreign direct investment announced this year are located in Dublin. The overall Dublin employment scene is benign. I came from Dundrum this morning.

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