Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy McHugh on the opportunity for tourism development by having such a necklace of visitor centres at lighthouses around our vast coast. There is a good example already in County Clare and the residents of Valentia Island are looking to develop their lighthouse as a tourist attraction. I will give whatever support I can to this initiative. I will be speaking to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, later this evening and I will refer to the tourism potential of our lighthouses around the coastline.

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