Mr. Bernard O'Shea:

From the Department's point of view, I completely understand the Deputy’s concern and agree with him that properties like that are vital to areas where there is no other accommodation. I am sure Fáilte Ireland colleagues would agree that we have large tracts of the country where there is no business or investment case for new hotels and, therefore, those smaller properties that provide accommodation and encourage people to stay in rural areas are very important. That is just from the tourism point of view. I will defer to Mr. Sheridan from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the planning issues.