Ms Bríd Ní Chonghaile:

We did much of the consultation in person on the islands in spring 2020 but, with the Covid-19 restrictions, the process was suspended. It was reactivated through online meetings and focus groups. The community groups or co-operatives on the participating islands were asked to put together focus groups. Sometimes they were made up of members of the community and sometimes of committee members. We met online and went through a similar process to the in-person meetings. A number of islands felt the forum did not suit them that well. We have had requests from two islands that we visit them in person and we hope to do that next month. That is Clare Island and Tory Island. We are always available and accept submissions or correspondence from individuals or groups on any islands until after that period, so probably the end of May.