Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

Perhaps the recent VAT reductions in respect of accommodation, restaurants and so on might be promoted and people made aware that it now is cheaper to come to Ireland. In addition, will the Minister of State be able to ascertain whether the Olympic torch can pass through Ireland? As it would be a great advertisement, is it part of the plan? My recollection is that there have been some discussions in this regard. Will the torch pass through the country before crossing over into England?

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