Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Minister of State's comments, but I am concerned with the net point that section 19(1A) would restrict the consideration of relevant market data and other data. The hoteliers seem united in their opposition. I am sure they have good grounds for doing so, all of which I might not appreciate. I am concerned for hoteliers who are still regaining their feet. NAMA has a few more hotels to sell and so on, but we appreciate all that hoteliers have suffered and what they are doing now to expand tourism and attract more visitors from abroad. I feel for them. They have communicated with me.

The Minister of State is a highly considerate man whose talents and expertise in this field I appreciate. I congratulate him on his recent broadcasts and so on. He has done well. He must forgive me, as I have been slightly delayed.