Pádraig Rice (Cork South-Central, Social Democrats)

I thank the witnesses for their engagement, time and consideration. It was important to have this session to get all the views aired and hear from public representatives, particularly the ones from the mid-west. It is great to have many of them here to air their perspectives and to hear the political opinion on it. A decision is imminent from the Minister. That is why it was important we have this discussion to air things out and tease them through. I again thank the witnesses for their work, engagement, co-operation with the meeting and answers to the many questions put to them. No doubt, we will engage again at some point on this and other issues.

The meeting stands adjourned until next Tuesday, 18 November at 3.30 p.m., when the committee will meet in private session.