Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)

Question 18: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation his views on the impact of multinational investment in Ireland in relation particularly to companies located here for tax purposes in view of the fact that, as observed in the latest Central Bank of Ireland quarterly bulletin, while these types of companies have large balance sheets, their contribution to the local economy in terms of employment tends to be limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/12]

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