Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 November 2002

Tourism Industry: Statements.

 

It is important to develop our product line. In this regard, there have been some outstanding projects in the mid-west on which I compliment Shannon Development. I single out the efforts made to get an American company to set up the new golf club in Doonbeg, near where I live, at a cost of $50 million so far. Shannon Development provided substantial funding of £2.5 million under the national development plan helping to provide us with a unique and important golf facility, well planned by the renowned expert, Greg Norman. Employment opportunities have been opened up in a remote area which had none and which has suffered from the decline in the tourism industry during the years. Young people have had to leave the area to find jobs. This huge investment opens up a whole new vista of tourism development possibilities and job creation, due in no small way to the efforts of Shannon Development during the years. I register our appreciation for the work it does in the mid-west.

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