John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy should not go too far.

The midlands have great potential, and more tourists than ever are coming to Ireland. It is absolutely appropriate that we target development. Some parts of the country where there is tourism are now at maximum capacity. While it is not my patch, and there are enough Members who wish to talk of their proximity to the Shannon, as someone who has holidayed in Ireland I welcome the Minister's initiative in this regard and look forward to the new facilities to be created along the river.

I commend the Bill to the House.

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