David Norris (Independent)

I thank Senator White and stand corrected. It was a very useful group of people. That is the single, greatest value, literary prize in the world for a single work of fiction.

There will be many Bloomsday celebrations, thanks to the work of people such as Mr. Ken Monaghan, Joyce's nephew - sadly, this is the first year he will not be with us - Joyce's grand-nephew, Mr. Robert Joyce, and the rest of our committee. Bloomsday now lasts a full week which brings in tourists. I am glad to tell the House they have supported us so well that we have bucked the trend. Our figures are up and we are in the black. The James Joyce Centre survives and is thriving. I am grateful for the support of various Governments.

There will be many readings. I will be doing some in St. Stephen's Green and then moving to Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. Dublin has been recognised as a UNESCO city of literature, but what a boring name for a terminal at an airport: Terminal 2. Can we not do better? I ask for the support of this House, as I secured the support of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht this morning. I will be asking the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport later for his support for the renaming of Terminal 2 as James Joyce International Airport, Dublin.