Foyle MLA thinks pharmaceutical company had no plans to bring jobs to Derry

An SDLP MLA has said he questions if a pharmaceutical company ever had any intention of investing in Derry.
Global Pharmaceutical Centre of Excellence (GPCE) had been in talks to bring 300 jobs but has now opted for a site in Tralee, County Kerry instead.
The company’s chief executive said lower corporation tax in the Republic had been a factor in the decision.
Mark H Durkan has said he fears Derry was used as a bargaining tool to get a better deal in the Irish Republic…….

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