Dr. Conor Cashman:

That would certainly be possible. We have collected information specifically for this survey, on foot of Comhar na nOileán and Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann's request. However, it would be feasible to do a further study or explore it further in terms of specific island experiences on that point. That would be feasible. I see no problem operationalising that. I also want to make a point about occupancy and people's experience. One value of this type of survey is that while there are a lot of statistics, there also are a lot of opportunities for people to set out their experience. I want to refer to one quote, and this will be hot off the presses shortly. An older adult living on one of the islands said that if his or her children were not allowed to build on family land when and if they plan on moving back to the island, he or she would have to move to where they are living. It is an existential crisis. It is not just that young people are not moving. Not having that opportunity to move is having a huge impact on older generation's ability to stay on the islands too. That is an inside view.