Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 November 2002

Tourism Industry: Statements.

 

We had a similar situation with regard to the Cliffs of Moher, one of the country's most important sites, where two State bodies – three if An Bord Pleanála can be so described – are at loggerheads because Clare County Council and Shannon Development cannot agree on how the area should be developed. We find ourselves in the very unhappy position of having two official bodies in disagreement, thereby wasting taxpayers' money and delaying the implementation of the development proposals which would bring a major visitor attraction to the area. The tourism business has been calling for the proposed interpretative centre for the past 20 years. While I do not want to get side-tracked by these minor issues, they indicate that if we are to maintain our position as a prime international tourism destination, we cannot rely on existing products.

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