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Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I come from the Cork North-Central constituency, where Apple's headquarters are based. I know all too well the value of foreign direct investment not only to the State but also to the communities in which such investment is made. There was a very mixed reaction when this judgment came out, mainly because it was immediately followed by a lot of hysteria. We have heard some of that again...

Guerin Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: ...every police force in every state in the world. It is just a reflection of society. When an organisation such as the Garda Síochána reflects society, it is only natural to presume there always will be one or two bad apples. What the Guerin report actually highlighted was that it was not just a case of the failings of one or two individuals at a low level in the Garda but of...

Other Questions: Job Creation Data (23 Jan 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: ...should be noted that IDA Ireland had a good year last year in bringing jobs to this country, for which it is to be commended. Foreign direct investment is critical to the recovery of the economy. Apple Computers Limited is a significant employer in my constituency. However, what I would like to focus on is not the role and value of IDA Ireland but the companies relocating here. When we...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Information and Communications Technology Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Jonathan O'Brien: 324. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a community college (details supplied) in County Dublin is requiring parents to purchase Apple iPads and e-books for their children from next September at considerable expense; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents have reported that if children do not comply with this that...