Dáil debates

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

4:00 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Mr. Krugman is much more capable and learned than I. When he refers to austerity, however, he also states that it is necessary to foster growth and create job opportunities in order to develop the economy. That is what the Government is doing. We changed the emphasis - even with the constraints that have been placed upon us - in both the budget and in the Finance Bill in order that entrepreneurs and those who want to invest money and create jobs will provide opportunities for young people.

The Deputy listened to Mr. Krugman but I do not know if he has listened to the words of the former President of the US and those of chief executives of US companies which have invested in this country. They recognise that the package which this country has to offer in the context of tax, technology, talent and track record is unbeatable. What we have to do-----

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