Mr. John Trethowan:

The Mazars report is specifically tailored to the Irish market. It has a statistically valid population and asks a range of questions that complement each other to provide a report on the Irish market. While it could be argued that the European numbers are valid because they are taken from across the EU, they are fitting into a situation in which Ireland has had the biggest dip in GDP, except, probably, for Greece. The Mazars survey is consistent and provides me with a picture of Irish business.

I think I have covered most of the points raised. If I have missed anything I hope the Deputy will draw it to my attention.