Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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266. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she and her Department are alert to the possibility of a global trade war; the extent to which the economy can be protected in such a situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6638/17]

Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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I am well aware of the shifting and evolving global challenges which may affect trade and investment in the future. Understanding the needs of business in their drive to succeed is fundamental to Ireland’s economic success and especially in these times of global turbulence.

This will continue to be a central feature of our enterprise and trade policies. No open economy like ours can be fully shielded against global impacts. I am confident however that we have the right policies to build resilience where possible and firmly strengthen our competitiveness and innovative capacity, thus ensuring the economy is properly positioned to meet any external challenges.