Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The latest competitiveness rankings compiled by the World Economic Forum, which were published today, show that Ireland has moved up four places — from 30th to 26th out of 117 countries. The higher ranking suggests, perhaps, that we have turned an important corner in rebuilding national competitiveness.

As regards the Deputy's second point concerning better regulation, things have happened.

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