Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----and of our opposition to tax harmonisation, and our defence of the position in so far as the company being investigated by the European Commission in Ireland is now concerned. It is now investigating the tax practices in all 28 countries. We are very clear that, over the years, there was no untoward activity in so far as state aid for any company was concerned. The knowledge box that we are now considering is one in respect of which we will continue to play hard and fair in respect of winning. We expect the rate will be competitive and Ireland will continue to be a very attractive location for investment. As Deputy Boyd Barrett knows, we can pride ourselves on our tax and technology positions and our track record, and mostly in respect of the talent of our young people to meet all the challenges.

The answer to the question on Ukraine is that it is a matter for discussion on Thursday. The agenda for the European Council meeting concerns terrorism, Ukraine and the EMU. These matters will be discussed in some detail.

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