Darragh O'Brien (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

The facts are clear. There are over 2 million people at work now, which is double the amount at work 20 years ago. Many factors have contributed to this, not least an educated and hard working labour force, prudent taxation policies, including a competitive corporation tax rate, and the very good work of State agencies such as the IDA in securing foreign investment and jobs here.

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