Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

Tourism is an important earner for Ireland. It is significant that its benefits are spread throughout the entire island. Cultural tourism is a significant element of that industry. The last major survey that was carried out in Ireland revealed that the top three preferences for tourists were of a cultural nature.

The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism said yesterday that he did not believe that An Daingean would lose a single tourist as a result of the name of the area being displayed in Irish on road signs. I agree with him and would even go a step further. I believe it could be an attraction because An Daingean and the Gaeltacht are cultural destinations for tourists.