Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I support Senator Reilly. To add some context, on the night of the all-Ireland hurling final between Waterford and Galway, the hotel I will stay in tonight, which usually costs €108, quoted me €269. When I asked why, they said it was because it was the all-Ireland final. It bears out the Senator's point. It is a huge increase. We have found that especially if one is living down the country and coming up for a weekend event, whether for a match or whatever sport one follows, the hotel rooms at the weekend are all in excess of €200. I reiterate exactly what Senator Reilly said.