Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 November 2003

Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements.

 

I have three quick points to make. I would like those in charge of heritage to look at the European recommendation about doing something to restore the fine Athassel Abbey. From a tourism industry viewpoint the excise duty on wine is totally out of kilter. The VAT is much the same in many European countries, but we have to pay penal taxes on wine and that is contributing to costs. My final point is that we should not forget the importance of home tourism. All of us enjoy travelling abroad, but we can at least spend part of our holidays in Ireland. There are lovely parts and none of us should be ashamed to be tourists in our own country.

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