Martin Conway (Fine Gael)

It appears that the hotel industry is incapable of regulating itself. Given that, the Minister must consider introducing some form of regulation because that is the type of behaviour that destroys our reputation internationally. It was prevalent during the years of the Celtic tiger. It is absolute greed and should be dealt with. The Irish Hotels Federation has done nothing about this. I have heard no statement condemning the behaviour of the hotel industry in this city last weekend. As such, at this stage the Minister may need to consider some form of regulation. I suggest to the Leader that he raise this with the Minister.