Ollie Crowe (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests for taking the time to attend. It is clear from the opening statements that a lot of good work is happening in most areas. I want to make a couple of points and ask a couple of questions.

Mr. Magee highlighted that it is a challenge for LEOs to ensure sustainability remains at the forefront of SMEs’ priorities. How much of a difference is there in the different local authorities in terms of demand? Obviously, Mr. Magee and Mr. Lowe can primarily speak about Mayo and Leitrim. However, from their interactions with colleagues and knowledge about work being done across the local authorities, do they believe there are significant differences regionally in terms of interest from SMEs around sustainability and, if so, what measures could be taken to raise interest in those areas which are most challenging?