Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

While the Minister was in the United States, did the debate on our low-tax regime arise? What was the mood in the United States among politicians and business people?

With regard to global companies, the importance of US investment and other European countries, the Minister also should think beyond the box in respect of other countries as there is a bigger world out there. While the Minister was involved in respect of China, we also should be trying to attract investment from other countries.

Given the presence of low-cost labour in other countries, does the Minister have concerns for industries in Ireland that may be unable to compete on the international market and which could lose many jobs?

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