Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am in support of the retention of the 9% VAT rate. That is vital. On a positive note, if the situation in Ukraine improves, I think we will take off like a rocket and tourism will do well. Although we are all at a low point at the moment, I am quite optimistic for the future. Communities in Roscommon are enthused and excited about these new developments and the Hidden Heartlands scheme. They are all for its promotion and are talking about it. We see our place being expanded, which did not happen in the past. I hope things will take off and will be good.