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Do we need to protect Skellig Michael from tourists?

An Taisce want us to be conservative about how we treat Skellig Michael, as tourist footfall is increasing at a massive rate.

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16.56 27 Feb 2019


Do we need to protect Skellig Michael from tourists?


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An Taisce want us to be conservative about how we treat Skellig Michael, as tourist footfall is increasing at a massive rate.

An Taisce's Heritage Officer Ian Lumley reckons we need to be careful to not over-commercialise the areas to the detriment of the welfare of the land, while Independent TD for Kerry Michael Healy Rae wants as much business as possible to come.

They spoke with Ivan on the show.


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