Process begins to put Shannon Airport on the right footing
I strongly welcomed the announcement from Minister Leo Varadkar that consultants have been appointed to examine the various options of ownership and operation which will work in the best interests of Shannon Airport. In recent months, I have been pushing the new Government to focus strongly on Shannon Airport and its future and have consulted […]
Opportunities exist for County Clare as part of The Gathering initiative
One of the projects announced at the Global Economic Summit at Dublin Castle last weekend was The Gathering, which will take place in 2013 and will consist of a year long programme of events and festivals. Essentially, Tourism Ireland & Fáilte Ireland will be leading a sustained marketing drive worth €16 million to get the […]
Dáil Éireann speech on County Clare tourist initiatives
I took the opportunity to highlight some positive development in tourism in County Clare in a speech on the National Tourism Development Authority in Dáil Éireann in recent days. The speech is below.. National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011 : Second Stage At the outset, I want to welcome this Bill and I also […]