Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In light of the competitive zones that we are facing, to what extent has an evaluation been conducted of Ireland's positive points in terms of skills, economic competitiveness, access to world markets, ability to sell, brand recognition and location? The location, location, location idea seems to stand for a great deal. To what extent do the Minister and her Department monitor these aspects with a view to determining how best to compete for investment in markets and promote the Irish cause even more than previously?

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