G8 summit regional opportunity
Senator Wilson welcomes the G8 summit at Lough Erne, emphasising its tourism benefits for border counties and the international attention it will bring.
I am sure Senator MacSharry might be able to assist Senator O'Keeffe in that regard.
I join with colleagues in again welcoming that the G8 Summit is to take place in the Lough Erne resort outside Enniskillen over the course of next weekend. It is very much appreciated not alone by the people of County Fermanagh but by people from Cavan, Leitrim, Donegal and Monaghan from a tourism perspective. The focus on the entire world will be on this part of our country. What a beautiful part of the country it is.
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It is very relevant. It is important to inform the House that CNN is coming all the way from America to film the Ulster quarter final match between Cavan and Fermanagh. It is hoped that on this occasion, as the eyes of the world are on us, Cavan will win this important match on its journey to the All-Ireland this year.
I agree with Senator Bacik on the need for a balanced debate on the proposed referendum. However, I do not believe the Government side has gotten off to a good start.