Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 November 2002

Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed).

 

Overall, there is not enough accommodation coming on stream. In Roscommon we are fortunate in that a major investment has taken place in the Abbey and Royal hotels. The Abbey Hotel is developing a major leisure complex. The Hodson Bay Hotel in south Roscommon is also a major boost to the area. We need more investment in hotel rooms and bed and breakfast accommodation. Grants were paid in the past but they are no longer available. If we do not have the beds we cannot have the tourists. In spite of whatever cutbacks may arise in the budget, I urge the Minister to continue the investment of European funds in the development of leisure facilities and bed capacity.

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