Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)

The average is now €71 per person, per night. There were obviously figures above and below that. There was an economic evaluation service paper that indicated the average last year was higher than that. My officials say the average last year, 2024, was approximately €84 per person, per night. It is coming down; we have got it down to €71 per person, per night as the average.

I have to say to the Chair that the reason we are hesitant about putting this information out there is that there are still negotiations ongoing with providers. When their contracts expire, we will probably need to renew them. I want to renew them at a reduced rate. I do not want the word going around with everyone thinking they are guaranteed-----