Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

In the Minister's response he spoke about the special relationship between Ireland and the USA. It is important to note there was an attempt to hit at American companies based in Ireland. The Minister says the amendments in this regard did not appear, but my understanding is that there may be attempts to reintroduce them. The Minister should take a proactive role in ensuring that we maintain our position. While I agree that we should not interfere with how America is run and how it reforms its economy, I am sure the Minister is inundated with representations from other countries when we are passing legislation that may have an impact on them.

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