Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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We are putting the cart before the horse. Mr. Kelly stated these people, many of whom have been in the business for 20 years or more, have to register and get planning permission. As this is happening, and as they are being taken out of business given the way the sector has been set up, hotels are disappearing because of what I outlined. How can that be fair? All I want is fairness.

I listened to what was said about flats. That is a different issue, relating to Dublin and perhaps other urban areas. It is not anywhere in Kerry. It is unfair to hurt all these people who have provided a wonderful experience for tourists over the years. I am not blaming anyone personally - all the bodies seem to be joined up, whether it is the tourism or housing Department or whatever – but they do not have their houses in order and they are hurting a lot of people. They are going to hurt our tourism product.