Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

To follow up, Opposition parties will not be involved in these discussions. I know the IMF is party to the discussions and as it is based in America, its representatives would understand the importance of Ireland's 12.5% corporation tax rate. That may not be shared by some European views. I expect that this will be defended by officials from the Department of Finance on the instruction of Government in the discussions. Were the rate to change for some reason or other, it would be seen as a massive breach of trust between this country and those responsible for foreign direct investment here.

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