Seanad debates
Wednesday, 13 November 2002
Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed).
I ask the Minister to consult and liaise with other Departments and official agencies, in particular, the Office of Public Works and DĂșchas with regard to their facilities. It is now very expensive to gain access to many public buildings and monuments. I have in mind Portumna Castle, close to my home, for which the entrance price for a family is prohibitive. We must ensure recognition is given to the type of holiday where a tourist group or family will visit a number of such monuments, museums or buildings during their holiday. We could cater for them by introducing a mechanism whereby entrance charges are reduced for multiple visits. The expense of such visits adds to the high cost of tourism here.
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