Richard Boyd Barrett
Ceist:28. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with a person (details supplied). [47003/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 November 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
During a recent visit to Seattle, I met with CEO of Apple, Tim Cook and his executive team. During our discussions, Mr. Cook highlighted the company’s very positive and long-standing experience of their Irish-based operations. He briefed me on the company’s data centre needs, and confirmed that Apple will consider the Athenry site in the context of future business requirements. I advised the company of the Irish Government's approach, including the recent decision to designate data centres as strategic infrastructure for planning purposes. We also had a brief discussion regarding the European Commission’s State Aid case, and on regional and global economic challenges including Brexit.