Dr. Kara McGann:

I do not think that is a correct summary of the position. We are talking about different sectors of the economy, some of which are low-margin and highly competitive sectors. Those sectors are competing at European and international levels while accommodating a minimum wage that is the second highest in Europe. If we adjust the minimum wage according to purchasing power standards, Ireland is ranked sixth in the European ratings. For those industries to remain competitive, to be able to meet existing business needs and grow, given the demands of Brexit and so on and the challenges of Covid-19, the proposal is that something like the types of permits in Canada or New Zealand could offer an opportunity here.