Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 53: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the number of attacks on tourists visiting this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15366/04]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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As I indicated previously in this House in my response to Question No. 153 of 6 April 2004, I deplore any incidents of crime against tourists as they are a vulnerable group away from their home country and without a network of family and friends to support them. I applaud the work of the Tourist Victim Support Service and I am encouraged by the support and close co-operation that the service continues to receive from the Garda Síochána.