Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

During his time as Leader of the Opposition and since coming into government, the Taoiseach has made much of the importance of tourism to the economy. The Gathering, for example, which is to take place next year, has been identified as an important initiative with the capacity to attract large numbers of visitors. The Government has indicated a desire to separate Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority, which will also have implications for Cork Airport.

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