Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

As we look to recovery, it is crucial that we examine, for example, the tourism sector. The Government believes that this sector offers real opportunity for job creation. We have cut the VAT rate, eliminated the travel tax, reduced employers' PRSI and opened up opportunities for the sector. It is the Government's ambition to see 1 million extra tourists visit Ireland. To take advantage, we need a flexible system wherein people can deliver on a Sunday cost effectively and where there can be changes in the hours of operation to catch that business.

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