Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

These are the innovations I believe to be important.

I wish to highlight another statistic which shows why Ireland is different. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was held in Cavan last year. Fáilte Ireland carried out a survey during the course of the Fleadh Cheoil and discovered that it injected €34.9 million into the economy. That was from a single event. We must consider where the big bucks are to be found when it comes to tourism. What occurred at the Fleadh Cheoil can be replicated throughout the country.

In 2013 Derry will be European City of Culture. I received letters from Mr. Peter Robinson, MLA, and Mr. Martin McGuinness, MLA, the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, respectively, asking that Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann be held in Derry in 2013. That is important because tourism is now perceived as being on an all-island basis. I recall a time when, before Tourism Ireland came into existence, people believed all tourism activities ended at the Border. That is no longer the case. We can draw strength from the fact that the entire island is open for business. In that context, I would like the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister - I hope the Minister will support my suggestion - to come before the House to discuss the tourism industry with Members. There would be no need to discuss politics or history. If they did come, it would be an acknowledgement of the fact that Tourism Ireland is working and that it is reaching into the legislative process.

The Acting Chairman is indicating that my time is exhausted. Given that I was mentioned on "The Marian Finucane Show" for being too long-winded on the first day on which the House met, I had better respect the Acting Chairman's wishes. Before I do so, I wish to state I believe the Minister will do a great job, about which I have no doubt whatsoever. Those on the Government benches are aware from their time on this side of the House that this is one of the areas in respect of which we tend to co-operate. After all, ní neart go cur le chéile - there is unity in strength. It is in that light that we should move forward.