Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Go raibh maith agat as sin. I will take the last question first. There is an ongoing capital scheme open in the Roinn to eligible groups. With regard to how this relates to adapting to a new normal, I am not sure that there has been any discussion but it would make sense. It could be considered, particularly where minor works are necessary. Relevant groups could get in contact with the Roinn to explore the possibilities associated with what might be needed.

Regarding the ferries and air services, Covid had an impact on the operators' businesses but, to be honest, many of the operators are themselves island people. It is fair, therefore, to say their primary concern was the health of islanders. They worked with the Roinn to amend the timetables and reduce the numbers of sailings or flights to relevant islands. That, in itself, represented a saving in terms of the businesses.

They are funded through the schemes within the Department and I think they were quite happy with how things were done. I did acknowledge in my opening statement the co-operation there has been with the Roinn in this regard.

Regarding other charter businesses, it would be a matter for them to engage with Údarás na Gaeltachta, like any other company in the country, to see what might be available. If they fulfil the conditions that were announced by the Government in regard to the Covid-19 payment and the wage subsidy scheme, those schemes will apply. Whatever supports are available outside the Gaeltacht are also available in it through Údarás na Gaeltachta, which operates as the local enterprise office for the Gaeltacht as well as engaging with Enterprise Ireland.

Will the Deputy repeat his other question?