Seanad debates
Wednesday, 27 November 2002
National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage.
County tourism groups were set up in most counties and also did an excellent job. Farmhouse tourism has developed in the last five years, particularly in certain areas where farms were hard pressed. They have now diversified and moved into tourism, introducing pony trekking, fishing and shooting. We have an ideal opportunity to develop this kind of tourism, though local authorities have much work to do to ensure the water quality of our lakes and rivers improves in order that fish life returns. Tourists can then return to enjoy their fishing.
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