Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It will be used to fund projects that will help to generate activities in areas that are socially excluded. This is a good initiative.

It is a pity that at one level we are concerned about a company leaving the country because of the level of competition and the next question asked is about a company that is profitable and Members want to talk it down. We should make up minds and be consistent where we stand.

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