Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With reference to the amendments tabled by Deputy Munster which have been passed by the House - I am not opposing them - I am advised that further legal consideration is necessary of the operational implications for Enterprise Ireland and that other potential unforeseen consequences of their inclusion will be fully considered prior to the Bill, with the amendments, passing to Seanad Eireann for consideration. For these reasons and because the proposed new powers granted to Enterprise Ireland are not related to competitive funding, as such, preferential treatment will not be deemed to be necessary. There will be consistent criteria applied equally by Enterprise Ireland to the provision of these supports for the firm's business plan, the value added and employment provided, the firm's need for funding and commercial viability.

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