Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important in an environment in which we know there is going to be significant policy change that could have a real impact on trade and investment and on jobs and growth, that we harness every possible avenue that we can in terms of getting the best possible information. That is why I will chair this new consultative forum that will bring all the relevant Departments together and indeed business representatives and others in this country. We will have the first meeting of that in Government Buildings this month.

This piece is about participants, inviting people who have business expertise to share insights and information. These are some of the biggest employers, perhaps from very large Irish companies that are working in the US. They certainly have a perspective on how to navigate this challenge. That perspective is valuable. Of course, that is what it is - it is a perspective and ultimately it is up to Government to make policy. Certainly, sharing information with this House and being transparent in relation to it is something I am very happy to do.

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