Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Job creation is at the heart of the efforts of the Government and the programme for Government. In light of that, I want to ask the Taoiseach about ConnectIreland. Reports which suggest that what seems to be obstruction by the IDA took place in the creation of jobs are very disturbing and concerning. We are all now aware that the ConnectIreland initiative will end on Monday. The Taoiseach has repeatedly stated today that a review into ConnectIreland is under way . I want the Taoiseach to confirm when the review commenced, its terms of reference, when it will conclude and what influence it will have on the likelihood of ConnectIreland continuing.

I ask the Taoiseach to clarify that he has not misled the Dáil on the matter of a review. The initiative is due to shut down on Monday, and it is alleged that it is shutting down not least because of the connivance and, it is alleged, bad will of the IDA. The Taoiseach needs to clarify that matter. I ask him to tell us about the review, including when it started and its terms of reference.

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