Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

The Taoiseach referred in particular to our export-led growth. Has the Government developed a policy in regard to supporting export industries in the pharmaceuticals and information technology area and has the Taoiseach discussed this with the EU? I am speaking in particular of industries in the Cork and Shannon airport regions which are export industries. Is aviation strategy and the security of Cork and Shannon airports part of what is being planned for by Government? It is important we can export what we create. This is not all about fiscal balance. It is also about ensuring that these industries have the confidence and capacity to develop and grow into the future.

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