Ms Margaret Hearty:

Absolutely. I appreciate what the Deputy is saying. Yes, the publishing of any policy is always beneficial. Businesses, however, are always one step ahead of policy. Businesses in Northern Ireland are taking full advantage of the opportunities the Northern Ireland protocol is presenting. The one thing that really impacts on business is uncertainty. Uncertainty is not good for business. The greater clarity and certainty businesses can get will only help to grow the economy and support the wider business base. Yes, that is a fair point.