Mr. Fintan O'Brien:

On that point, there are a number of different approaches across our schemes. Quality is obviously a major issue when it comes to the best use of public funds, but we are also aware of the imperative around balanced regional development. We have a number of conditions within schemes to help that along. For example, in respect of the town and village renewal scheme, we look at minimum levels of funding for counties to make sure there is no risk of being completely left behind. We make sure there is a maximum number of applications per local authority in order that a scheme is not dominated by particular areas. Overall, we track that and keep an eye on the regional spread. We have published some maps, including heat maps, relating to the spread of those proposals and projects that are funded. Quality is a significant issue for us but we keep regional spread in mind. As Ms Graham said, there is an element of us supporting those areas that may not have been as successful in the past and keeping an eye on that. We certainly believe that the element in Town Centre First of upskilling towns, and bringing towns and communities along to be able to make the best of those funding opportunities, is also important.