Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

This is the report which arose from the initiative the Government took in December 2008. I want to ask the Taoiseach about the implementation of some of the recommendations. First, the report stated that at least 117,000 jobs could be created, which is very welcome. Can we have some indication as to when we are likely to see the first of those jobs appearing? Second, there was a recommendation to reduce the effective corporation tax rate on innovative activities to 5%. Has the Government accepted that recommendation and when is it intended to be followed through? Third, there was a recommendation that a committee would be appointed, reporting directly to the Taoiseach, to ensure the recommendations are implemented in a dynamic fashion. Do I understand from the Taoiseach that the committee he says will be chaired by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation is that committee, and that it has not yet been appointed? Fourth, there was a recommendation that there would be a scheme to give public servants relevant work experience in high growth business in order to give them the skills necessary to build up a smart economy. What has been done about that recommendation?

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