Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

-----there would certainly be an amount of comment on the part of particular individuals. As he is well aware, it is possible to engage in comprehensive conversations and contact with members of the diaspora abroad. I had experience of this in the context of recent contacts with a number of multinationals. The nature of that contact was as clear, if not clearer, as that in which the Deputy and I are now engaging. Instead of obliging groups to fly to destinations across the globe, there are modern methods by means of which we can establish direct contact and obtain the relevant information in ten minutes. If Ministers were on official business in particular locations, then I am sure they could meet delegations and listen to their views. The modern way of obtaining information from locations across the globe is more than adequate in the context of gathering together the views, proposals and ideas which people may wish to put forward.

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