Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question 27: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has studied initiatives likely to create jobs leading to import substitution with particular reference to the need to combat the outward flow of jobs and investment to low wage or more competitive economies; the degree to which consideration has been given to the reasons for such relocations in either the manufacturing or service areas; in the context of the global economy the opportunities in technology and innovation that can positively be explored to give this economy a competitive edge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21100/11]

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