Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

When the Taoiseach meets the Ireland-America economic advisory board to what extent does the agenda reflect the detail of specific proposals? Does it address general proposals on inward investment from the United States to this country or does it also address individual cases either being sought, pending or in the process of establishing in this economy? Regarding general proposals, does the Taoiseach seek to ensure a State-wide presentation of the potential and opportunities our economy offers to inward investors from the United States? Does he endeavour to address the imbalance between the south and east of the island, and the Border midlands and west region? The Taoiseach will appreciate that a significant imbalance exists. Counties such as Donegal have been devastated recently by specific manufacturing job losses. My county and that of the Ceann Comhairle is virtually a blank page when it comes to inward investment with a couple of honourable exceptions. Does the Taoiseach make the case for the whole country and endeavour to encourage potential inward investors to look at the opportunities which all parts of the island offer?

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