Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I work closely with Enterprise Ireland. I probably talk to the people there once every two days. We have meetings every fortnight at which Enterprise Ireland gives the Department's officials the exact details on the ground with the companies. It is not hearsay and it is not someone talking in the pub.

From a strategic perspective, Enterprise Ireland has a two-pronged approach, that is, to assist companies to maintain and grow UK exports but also to extend their international reach, reorienting towards North America, including Canada, Asia and the Middle East. EI is particularly working with companies which are most exposed in the UK in areas such as engineering, food, construction and timber. It has contacted the 1,400 client companies. It certainly is not making it up as it goes along. Enterprise Ireland is also supporting companies to enhance their competitiveness to protect and grow Irish exports and jobs.

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