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'The priority is tourism' - Are tourists our priority in Ireland?

For the first time ever the number of beds available to tourists on Venice’s main island has surpassed the number of year-round residents.  Do we run the risk of going the same road? Are we taking care of tourists too much at a loss to everyone else?  Andrea was joined by James Madigan, Stalwart of the Liberties Cultural Association and other listeners to discuss?

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13.15 15 Sep 2023


'The priority is tourism' - Are tourists our priority in Ireland?


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13.15 15 Sep 2023


For the first time ever the number of beds available to tourists on Venice’s main island has surpassed the number of year-round residents. 

Do we run the risk of going the same road? Are we taking care of tourists too much at a loss to everyone else? 

Andrea was joined by James Madigan, Stalwart of the Liberties Cultural Association and other listeners to discuss?


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