Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)

I did not refer in particular to the arts when I referred to quangos but as the Minister raised the issue of the Irish Film Board I give the example of the gaming industry as one area in which we should take much greater interest. There is considerable potential in it and perhaps there should be a place for it. Incidentally, I do not suggest setting up another quango but if I may refer back to previous quangos there is scope, as discussed in the first priority question. I realise I am moving backwards instead of forwards on this point. In regard to tourism, for example, I will return to the Minister on this point. There is scope for reviewing exactly what is happening within the tourist industry and in the number of agencies that have responsibility for it.

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