Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question 26: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has had discussions with the EU Commission with particular reference to availing of every possible opportunity for job creation through the medium of innovation and research thus leading to economic recovery; the extent to which he has had discussions with the relevant EU Commissioner to this end; if specific targets have been identified or set over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21099/11]

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