Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

This matter is regrettable as Abbott has made an immeasurable contribution to Ireland. Thousands of people in this country are still employed by Abbott and will remain so as the company has been in this country for more than 60 years. Galway is a university city with its own airport and a substantial pool of expertise. This matter concerns Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and its chief executive, Sean Dorgan, and it is still before the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I came directly from that committee to be in the House. I will pass on the Senator's views to the Minister. I welcome the announcement by Baxter in Mayo of the €75 million investment it will make in coming years in the western region.