Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

It is a pertinent point. Has the Government looked at the difference between arrangements in the United Kingdom and in this State? Has the Taoiseach any data on how well Irish companies are doing abroad? Some 70% of our business goes abroad but several Irish companies are doing work for other governments throughout Europe. Are there any data to compare and contrast what Irish companies are losing on the one hand and perhaps gaining on the other?

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