Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join the Members who yesterday proposed a vote of sympathy for the family of the late Mr. Bobby Molloy. He was a Member of the other House and, as a senior Minister, held many portfolios. I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to his wife, Phyllis, and their family.

I ask the Leader to invite the Minister of State with responsibility for tourism to come to the House. Our tourism industry is very important to the country. Much has been said about agriculture and tourism. The weaker sterling is having a severe effect on tourism, regardless of the Brexit outcome. The Minister of State with responsibility for tourism should come to the House to explain the plans Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland have. The tourism market in Northern Ireland and the UK is very important to this country. They represent the biggest group of visitors to Ireland and we appreciate that business. It would be important to hear their plans for the tourism industry.