Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

I join with my colleagues and support the call for a debate on Government supports for indigenous small business. Blanked-out shopfronts can be seen in every town in Ireland as a result of increased rates, insurance and fees. It is of paramount importance that we have a debate on this matter urgently because we owe it to the small businesses of this country to support them. The Government has not done enough for small businesses.

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government should come to the House to discuss the role of Dúchas. Dúchas appears to be unaccountable and today, under a notice for the Adjournment, I saw Dúchas' position on the heritage site at Rathcroghan. I received a reply stating this was not the function of the NRA. I would like to find out Dúchas' position on the proposed advice on——