Maria Bailey (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I was delighted to see the December issue of the monthly economic bulletin because it shows that from August to October 2016 there was an increase of 9.4% in the number of tourists visiting this lovely country. I am also pleased there are such close links with the UK given that we share the same wonderful climate and that people from there enjoy the same cultural pursuits we do as well as the many sporting endeavours we have.

I know Deputy Boyd Barrett will join me in congratulating Cuala GAA club on its win on Sunday in the Leinster final.

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