Deputies:

With regard to efficiencies, one of the major elements of the programme for Government is to build all-Ireland economic opportunities where they can be beneficial to both sides of the island. Invest NI officers are based around the world, as are those from Enterprise Ireland and the IDA. Is it the objective of the Government to amalgamate if possible with our Northern partners the facilities that are available around the world for the use of all the people on the island?

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