Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)

My query relates to the national tourism development authority (amendment) Bill, the purpose of which is to amend section 24(2) of the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003 in order to increase the aggregate level of moneys provided by the Oireachtas in respect of expenditure on capital projects in tourism. In light of the serious difficulties being experienced by the tourism industry, will the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism introduce this legislation, which is most likely to be of assistance to the sector, as a matter of urgency? The tourism sector is on its knees and requires investment. Opportunities exist with regard to job creation-----

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