Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)

I thank Deputy Neville for raising that interesting point. It is clearly the case that there has been a decline in the number of companies listed in the number of companies listed on the Irish Stock Exchange since the end of the last century. The Deputy gave the statistics there. We cannot stop companies from making a decision that they no longer wish to be listed in Dublin if they have a preference to be listed on the larger stock exchanges, such as in London or New York.

The Deputy raised a number of issues that could improvement the attractiveness of the Irish Stock Exchange. I will bring them to the attention of our colleague the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, who would have responsibility in this area, and I will see whether he would give any consideration to them.

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