Malcolm Noonan (Green Party)

Members are probably used to standing up here and saying they are disappointed with the response they get. I warmly welcome the response from the Minister of State in this case. As I said in my opening remarks, it is really important that we use an evidence-based approach. I refer to that specific point I made about the research function in the Heritage Council, but all of that will be teased out as the working group sets about its task. It will take considerable time. There is no doubt but that it is a significant Act. Indeed, it is a significant sector to try to get into the roots of to ensure everybody has a say in this review process and that we have a vibrant sector into the future. I go back to that resourcing point. I say that with the framing of the Minister of State's budgets for 2026 in mind. It is really important that we continue to grow the sector. We are in a good space, which has not always been the case, and it is being reciprocated by communities up and down the country when they get community monuments funding, the built heritage investment scheme or the small funding grants for projects or oral histories. All of that is hugely important. We cannot see it as just a nice add-on or a nice thing to have. It is critical to the future of our communities. I really welcome the response and look forward to the process being initiated and to participating through this House.