Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 May 1996

Vol. 465 No. 6

Written Answers. - Proposed Tax-Incentive Area.

Mary Coughlan

Question:

254 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Tourism and trade the action, if any, he is taking to ensure that the six Border counties will be included in the proposed tax-incentive area with Northern Ireland for export purposes to the United States; whether discussions he is having with the authorities in Washington are at an advanced stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10093/96]

Minister for Tourism and Trade (Mr. E. Kenny)

I refer the Deputy to the record of the Adjournment Debate of 1 May 1996 in which I set out the position on this question. I understand that the Bill, while published, has not yet been introduced in either the US Senate or House of Representatives.