Mr. Sebastian Barnes:

We know that tourism is very important across Ireland. I do not have any specific studies in mind that I can share with the Deputy but she is absolutely right that the regional aspect will be an issue. The situation will be very different in an area like Kerry where many people may be negatively affected by a decline in tourism. It would be very hard for such people to get jobs in other sectors because tourism is so important to the area's economy. In places such as Dublin, if a company suffers, a person may be able to find a job more easily in another sector. Addressing the regional dimension is very important, particularly to avoid lasting unemployment. Making sure that money reaches the parts it needs to reach, which will include the regions that are more heavily impacted, is a helpful way to think about things.