James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

Our tourism industry has been on its knees for the past two or three years and the number of tourists visiting the country is at an all-time low. When can we expect the publication of the arts, sport and tourism heritage fund (amendment) Bill, which will allocate funding to protect our heritage, etc.? It is an important Bill to support the tourism industry and our tourism infrastructure.

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