Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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116. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she discussed with her officials the impact of fake news on social media here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16910/18]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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117. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has met with companies (details supplied) to discuss the impact of fake news here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16911/18]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together.

I have not met with Facebook or Twitter to specifically discuss the impact of "fake news" here in Ireland, nor have I discussed this matter in detail with my officials.

Interaction between my Department and multinational companies based here is primarily focused on and aligned with the Department’s key objectives in this area, namely the continued attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) and creating and sustaining high quality enterprise and employment across Ireland. My priority in this area, as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, remains increasing the economic opportunities associated with FDI for the people of this country.