Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Very well. It already is a massive market and the retail sector requires protection. It is Ireland's biggest employer with more than 260,000 employees or 14% of the workforce. The introduction of this directive will reduce Government revenue and, consequently, there certainly is genuine concern about it. While I could go on, I will conclude by welcoming the Finance Bill.

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