Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)

In my Second Stage speech, I welcomed the Bill and outlined why my party strongly supported it. It is about foreign direct investment and keeping the country as attractive as possible for such investment on which my region, in particular, is heavily dependent. From that point of view, I support the general purpose of this Bill. I regret that the Government did not take the opportunity to make the amendment I suggested but I strongly support the general thrust of the Bill.

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