Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 November 2003
Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements.
It is an achievable aim for Ireland to become the food capital of Europe. Our food, chefs and restaurateurs are superb. We can make ourselves a magnet for the foodies of Europe. This can be the place to which people come for the best food. However, we need to have our own food. Where would somebody go to lunch in Dublin to taste Irish lobster? That is a $64 question. There are a couple of places where one can get it, but there should be a place on every street. It cannot be got here for a variety of reasons that we need to examine, although one can get it in other places, such as Dingle.
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