Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have indeed. I have asked for confirmation on the abolition of the Christmas bonus and cuts to the blind and disabled pensions. Could the Leader please confirm whether they were introduced by the previous Government? There are many other issues but I will not raise them.

I agree with what my colleague, Senator Conway, said. It is an absolute shame and cannot be justified that hotels in this city, or in any other city in the country, are able to increase the price of hotel accommodation by as much as 500% and 600%, as outlined by Senator Conway. It is total and utter robbery in this the year of The Gathering and will do enormous damage to the tourism industry for the benefit of a few over a specific weekend. It cannot, must not and will not be justified.