Mr. Cian ? Lion?in:

The Deputy is correct; we are in weekly engagement and contact with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. While I do not have the detailed figures to hand, my understanding as of today, from talking to its officials, is that a large majority of the hotel contracts continue to be renewed. That Department is working on a rolling, week-by-week basis as contracts expire and my understanding is that only a small minority of hotels are choosing not to renew. I do not have the precise figures but my understanding is that a much higher proportion are remaining in the sector than might have been anticipated a month or two ago. I can certainly ask that Department for detailed figures and we will convey them to the Deputy.