I second Senator Denis O'Donovan's amendment.

I commend tourism interests for the latest tourism figures, which highlight an 8% increase in tourist numbers between November 2013 and January 2014. That is an astonishing achievement and I congratulate Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and everybody in the hospitality sector for upping their game. Will the Leader consider inviting the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to the House to support the view that, as we are, I hope, on an upward curve in the context of visitor numbers, the hospitality sector and those who provide services for tourists should not engage in a rip-off republic syndrome? The reason I raise this issue is that I had occasion yesterday afternoon to visit the self-service restaurant of the National Library of Ireland, one of our cultural institutions.

I preface my remarks by saying I understand cultural institutions in the country are struggling financially, mainly as a result of cutbacks since the recession started in 2008. They must make themselves financially viable. However, I had occasion to look at the prices being charged for small slices of cake. This applies to several varieties of cake on sale in the self-service area, at the exploitative price of €3.25 each.

That is not a matter for the Order of Business.

Senator Paschal Mooney does not get out much.

Let them eat bread.

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Does Senator Paschal Mooney have a question for the Leader?

I have already asked the Leader to invite the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, to the House. This is because cultural institutions are a main source of tourism revenue. An extraordinary number of visitors, Irish and non-Irish, visit our cultural institutions and I strongly encourage them to continue to do so. I do not want to single out the National Library of Ireland. How many hospitality outlets are charging exorbitant prices that will not help the tourism industry? That is why I ask whether it is an opportunity for the Minister to encourage the Irish hospitality sector to ensure it does not exploit tourists coming into the country.