Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is no doubt disappointing for the Deputy to hear of the engagement I have had in the matter and the progress we are making. It is striking to hear the Deputy talk about his own airport being downgraded. This is a Government that has supported tourism in a way no Fianna Fáil Government ever did, and has got rid of measures such as the airport travel tax, which Deputy Martin's Government brought in. That has now resulted in a huge transformation in the number of visitors into and out of the country, and a huge step change in tourism within our country.

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