Tourism Industry
Seanad Éireann — 2023-11-15
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Dara Calleary (FF), Mayo

As the Senator knows, the Government has agreed to move from an emergency response to a more mainstream approach that will include a reduced reliance on serviced accommodation. In respect of many areas, the analysis has been completed. The Minister has secured a substantial extra budget allocation to support those downstream businesses.
She is identifying the work for a specific business support scheme, which will go in place to assist those businesses. I agree with much of the Senator's analysis. We need to get those rooms back into tourism use and I will reflect her views to the Minister.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-15