Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is correct that this amendment concerns important issues regarding information on the impact this change in corporate tax will have on the competitiveness of our country and on our national finances. However, this discussion must begin with a recognition of the value these companies bring to our economy and society in the first place. I laud what Deputies Ring and Lahart said when they made a point I have made on many occasions, which is that if we want to improve our public services and create more money to spend on our schools and universities, foreign direct investment plays a critical role for an economy of our size. I believe the policies Deputy Doherty is putting forward are a threat to that. Last night, he voted against the special assignee relief programme, which is one that matters in getting foreign direct investment into our country.

The Deputy's party is against data centres.

See this speech in context