Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is correct but, ultimately, I will not be making that decision, so it is easier for me to say that I am sympathetic with the Deputy's point of view. However, for quite some time I have considered it extremely useful. Weekly in my constituency, and I am sure the Deputy's experience is the same, I encounter small operators running small restaurants who are terrified that it will be increased again, which would damage them very badly. They say they need it. However, I also believe that some of the larger organisations which are doing very well do not need it.