Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The uncertainty due to Covid is affecting businesses. I agree that we have had significant expansion of multinationals and that employers are trying to keep experienced employees in their employment. I would like to get the message out about all the support that is available. I accept the times are uncertain, but I encourage people to have faith in themselves and to get out there. There are many capable people that have come through the LEOs and participated in the many start-up courses. I draw the Minister of State's attention to one area where there is a bit of uncertainty and I ask him to keep an eye on it. I refer to the hospitality and hotel industry. Given staff shortages, some establishments find it very difficult to keep going. This is an area the Minister of State could possibly examine in terms of his remit. I thank him for highlighting all the supports that are available. I look forward to working with him in the future.