Seanad debates
Tuesday, 3 December 2002
National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Committee Stage.
I have not tabled an amendment, but will do so on Report Stage to suggest that there should be some explanation of what is meant by "appropriate" people. It is not appropriate to promote anything that is in contravention of equality legislation, but if we allow this section to be inserted unopposed, that is what we will be doing. We will have a situation where anything goes and organisations not in accord with equality legislation will be able to get money from a State, local or regional authority once the Minister thinks it is all right. This is what is happening.
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