So the Minister for Tourism (and whatever) has said that seeking to make a quick (and unreasonable) buck is being unpatriotic.
While I agree with the sentiment, it all relates back to how Ireland is perecived abroad and what the touists might think of us. While I accept that the tourism is industry is important, I just wish successive Governments would place as much emphasis and importance on what the resident population might reasonably expect from a modern, progressive economy (e.g. a decent health service where it wasn't a requirement to VOTE JOHN to see that Temple Street Children's hospital had the resources it needs).
And as for the creation of a rip-off Ireland, might not the Minister look at his own administration and consider the impact of the VAT and Exise duty on the rip-off environment he seeks so passionately to avoid.
While I agree with the sentiment, it all relates back to how Ireland is perecived abroad and what the touists might think of us. While I accept that the tourism is industry is important, I just wish successive Governments would place as much emphasis and importance on what the resident population might reasonably expect from a modern, progressive economy (e.g. a decent health service where it wasn't a requirement to VOTE JOHN to see that Temple Street Children's hospital had the resources it needs).
And as for the creation of a rip-off Ireland, might not the Minister look at his own administration and consider the impact of the VAT and Exise duty on the rip-off environment he seeks so passionately to avoid.