Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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94. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to tax or other incentives that a company (details supplied) may avail of by choosing to locate its data centre in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17089/15]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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I was very pleased to have been in a position to announce this exciting project last February, as it represents a very significant investment by this company, one which will create a significant number of jobs, both in construction and ongoing on a permanent basis.

In relation to incentives, while there was intensive engagement with the company by IDA Ireland over a significant period, working to secure this project for Ireland, no grant aid will be payable in this case. In relation to taxation issues, Ireland’s tax system is statute based. Accordingly there is no possibility of special tax treatment for an individual company outside of what is provided for in the relevant legislation.