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Dail Éireann — 2023-06-29
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James Lawless (FF), Kildare North

The Minister of State mentioned the country-of-origin principle, which is of interest. He also mentioned other EU states. What is the attitude to that principle vis-à-vis Ireland from other member states? Are there any tensions or frictions that we should be aware of? Is that widely accepted?
On a related theme, it is important that in applying the country-of-origin principle, we should draw the benefits in every sense to avoid a brass-plate situation where a service is being booked through Ireland without the jobs to support that because the value of that could be happening elsewhere. It is in everyone's interest not only that the service be booked but also that the revenue be paid, the employment be created and the value-added activity take place here in Ireland. To be fair, I think that is largely the case, but it is something we need to be mindful of. What is the view in other EU parliaments towards us in that regard? Is there any issue with the country-of-origin principle? Will it be a challenge for us in the future?

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Sitting date: 2023-06-29