Tourism Industry
Dail Éireann — 2021-06-22
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Alan Farrell (FG), Dublin Fingal

It is difficult not to stray into the Department of Transport as well, as I am sure the Minister will appreciate. I appreciate the level of funding her Department has offered the sector. There are extreme difficulties, particularly in our regions. As a general observation, I want to express my disappointment that Stobart Air went to the wall, in light, in particular, of it being a PSO carrier. A modest level of funding with a requirement for us to ensure that the routes would be retained and maintained might have gone a long way, but it is a bit late now. I appreciate what the Minister said in her response.
On a point of order, I have a bit of difficulty keeping track of business. For some reason, the screen behind the Leas-Cheann Comhairle does not display the business or question being dealt with. I am sure that, like me, other Members find that slightly problematic.

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Sitting date: 2021-06-22