Martin Conway (Fine Gael)

Senator Tony Mulcahy and I would be only too delighted to look after colleagues from any side of the House who decide to staycation in County Clare. One of the country's greatest tourist attractions is the Cliffs of Moher. I am delighted that the pickets have been removed and that all parties have returned to the negotiations. The Labour Relations Commission discussions have broken down and the matter has been referred to the Labour Court. I appeal to it to expedite the matter as a matter of urgency. I also appeal to both sides, management and unions, to bear in mind that what is happening at the Cliffs of Moher is extremely important in terms of the future of the tourism industry, given that the site has been entered for the competition to decide the seven wonders of nature. It would be wonderful if it was named as one of the seven top tourist attractions in the world. It is estimated that such a designation could lead to an additional 5 million tourists being attracted to the country every year.