James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

The circular economy effect was mentioned, where people support local businesses and go into locations like Youghal or east Cork or other parts of the country where the tourist economy is hugely important. I sat at a meeting of the Youghal socioeconomic development group last week. We had Fáilte Ireland, Cork County Council, members of the local authority and people that had been employed by the local authority to work specifically on tourism. This was highlighted to me as a huge concern.

I am Cathaoirleach of the committee and we have Threshold here with us as well.

Did the representatives from Threshold get any response to or feedback on any of the points that have been raised? I respect that they are bringing a different opinion here and we want to make sure that everyone is heard.