Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Go raibh cead míle maith agat, a Cathaoirligh, agus go raibh maith agat, a Aire.

As has been outlined extensively by previous speakers, this is a common-sense Bill. It makes sense for a whole raft of reasons such as tourism, as an economic driver and provides opportunities to create employment.

I can relate to what people have said about the unique and bespoke opportunities that indigenous craft breweries bring to our home places. I do not know whether visitors to breweries and distilleries in the North can sample a beer or cider during a tour but I will investigate the matter.

From a Sinn Féin perspective, we know what small indigenous craft brewers do for the economy, not least the many benefits they bestow on the large macro-tourism industry and on grassroots communities in some parts of Ireland, North and South, that may not have always enjoyed the benefits of the tourism sector and the accompanying opportunities. I assure the Minister for Justice and Equality and Deputy Kelly, who is seated in the Gallery, that Sinn Féin supports the Bill.