Carlow had a poor record in terms of tourism up to a few years ago but, thankfully, there is a thriving rural tourism market in the county. County Kilkenny had a traditional tourism base which dwarfed Carlow. Will the Minister give a clear commitment to rural tourism development boards? What does he feel is their role? What is his view on potential funding for the boards, not only in terms of Exchequer resources but also fund raising activities? Such boards have expressed concern in this regard recently.