Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

Question 33: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the fact that following the successful enlargement of the European Union, increased competition from eastern European states as tourist destinations will impact significantly on the Irish tourism market; his further views that having been thus far unable to develop fully a foothold in the continental European market, competition from eastern European countries will further prevent Ireland being marketed throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15394/04]

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