Foreign investment is vital to our economy. We promote ourselves as the gateway to Europe. Unhindered access to the European market is a huge attraction for foreign investment. A perceived retreat to a "No" vote from full commitment to the EU Single Market, to the expansion of that market by enlargement, would give a negative signal to foreign investors which would be exploited by our competitors for foreign investment. Already Ireland must compete with its existing EU partners for such investment and does so very successfully. It will be up to us to meet any challenges that may arise. Given our very successful track record and the continuing upskilling of our workforce, we should be able to respond well to any new challenges.