Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Second, the Government will make every effort consistent with obtaining a viable proposal with the purpose of having an aircraft maintenance facility in Ireland. That is the purpose for which the work is ongoing, with the agencies as well. I presume the Deputy does not regard the people in IDA Ireland or Enterprise Ireland as being not interested in trying to maintain employment, although he can throw his political attacks at the Government.

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