Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader for a debate on tourism at an early date. There have been major challenges for the industry this year and recent reports suggest it is necessary to have a root and branch consideration of what needs to be done. It will not be quite as easy in the coming year. It will take us a couple of years to recover, but the important thing about tourism is that even the smallest areas of the country can benefit from it. Sometimes we have debates right in the middle of the season. Now is the time and perhaps the appropriate Minister might come in to see if there is some way to rally the whole industry for next year's season.