Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I wish to ask the Taoiseach three questions. First, I wish him well on his first formal visit to Downing Street to meet the British Prime Minister. In light of the budgetary announcement yesterday by the Chancellor who indicated that there would be a specific review of the corporation tax rate in Northern Ireland, will the Taoiseach raise that with the British Prime Minister? The implications for enhanced co-operation in terms of trade North and South is an important element. The Taoiseach is aware that the Chancellor did indicate a reduction of 1% for each of the next four years in respect of corporation tax on mainland Britain and that the situation in Northern Ireland would be subject to review. Does the Taoiseach intend to raise the matter in light of economic co-operation on the island of Ireland?

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