Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Question 74: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that according to Forfás's Statement on the Costs of Doing Business in Ireland, key business input costs that weaken Ireland's overall cost competitiveness include property costs, utility costs, particularly electricity, mobile calls, waste disposal and key non-discretionary services, including information technology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38044/06]

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