Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree totally that the incubation space has to be available in a city. We tried it in a country location and it did not work. One needs to have human and other resources.

Rates are an issue. The rates commission, not the council, sets the rates. We are changing this and there is legislation coming through in that regard. Once the council can make the decision, it can probably look at matters more favourably. At present, it only collects the rates. I hope the Bill will be through the Houses before the end of the year as it will make the system a little more open.