Mr. Paul Clancy:

That is right. It is to give them that set of skills so they can run a business, make it profitable and grow it. They need a skill set to be able to do that in an efficient way. If you identify somebody behind the bar who is showing he or she has aptitude, you want to retain such people and staff retention is another big issue. On this degree course, the publican is investing in the individual. There is a grant available but the publican has to dig deep and support the individual. There is a mentor programme going on within the pub as well, so it is a win-win for both. As the student goes away, he or she comes back with new ideas and can help the publican to implement those ideas. It is an excellent initiative and it shows there is a different career path to success. Somebody might start behind the bar and take up a lease or have their own bar in the future. They might also take it over from their parents but it gives them the confidence, knowledge and skills to be able to develop their business and make it a success.