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G8 benefits for the north west

Summary

Senators welcome the Enniskillen G8 summit and seek coordinated tourism plans to bring international visitors and economic benefits to Donegal and the wider north west.

First, I join in the congratulations to Fermanagh on securing the G8 summit next year. It is an opportunity for the north west, and especially Donegal, to benefit from the massive exposure Donegal will receive. I ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport to put a plan together with the tourism bodies to bring the leaders and President Obama, who has Irish roots, across the Border, which is only ten miles away, to view the scenery in Donegal and perhaps get them to lift the Sam Maguire Cup. It is a massive boost for tourism in the north west and in Fermanagh and I congratulate the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, on his move.

Second, regarding Senator Ó Clochartaigh's assertions about his party, the former member of the IRA who holds high office in Northern Ireland is quoted yesterday as saying that his party has been anti-abortion-----

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Do you have evidence Jimmy? You should bring forward the evidence if you have it.

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I will quote from the newspaper, the Belfast Telegraph.

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You should be careful what you quote from the newspapers.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senators should speak through the Chair.

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You did that before as well with-----

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Harte, through the Chair.

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Do you want me to read it out? I will read it out. Mr. McGuinness stated-----

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Harte, do you have a question for the Leader?

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Yes. The question is around the corner, so to speak. Mr. McGuinness stated:

We've had a very consistent position down through the years. Sinn Féin is not in favour of abortion ...

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