Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

I take the Deputy's point. The facility will be here at that date and it is incumbent on us to fill the halls. I am greatly encouraged that the bodies are actively marketing at this point to ensure we have bookings. The convention business is long term and companies must book many years in advance. Systems are in place all over the country to book most of our conference facilities for 2010, 2011 and thereafter.

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