Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

Absolutely. Manufacturing comprises a sector. All the sectors have a mix of indigenous and foreign-owned companies, which is very often their strength. The medical devices sector comprises a perfect example. We have some wonderful international manufacturing companies but, equally, we have built a seedbed with NUIG around Galway that is developing many young indigenous companies at the leading edge. The mix is what really creates a cluster of strength. It is not a question of being anti-indigenous and in favour of multinationals; it is a question of balanced sectoral expansion in the relevant areas.

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