Dáil debates

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

5:45 pm

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Small businesses get a lot from the multinational companies in Ireland in terms of bioscience, life sciences, instrumentation and service provision. A raft of industries have grown as a result of that multinational investment. It is a bit more complex and subtle than it is sometimes presented in this House, and we need to be careful. The OECD is an important body but it does not have international jurisdiction; it is an advisory body which can make recommendations and undertake research. However, I am conscious of the fact - and surprised - that of late it has become the stormtrooper-----

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