Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 November 2002

National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage.

 

I recently spoke to the person who heads our FÁS scheme, which is being terminated even though it is a headline scheme, about her position in terms of redundancy. We will have no staff, which is extraordinary. We are heading towards 2004, when we will be attempting to make bricks without straw. The Minister is aware of this and I thank him for his positive attitude. However, something must be done. In the long term the only way that centre can remain open, when I am in my box or sunning myself in Cyprus, which I hope to do in a few years, is through the provision of statutory funding. If we are serious about cultural tourism, this issue must be examined.

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