Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question 9: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to address the downturn in the economy with particular reference to improving the cost base; if an effort has been made to identify the cause or causes which have to date contributed to a deterioration in the competitiveness of this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31535/08]

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