Last Sunday, I spent a few hours out in Spa national school, a beautiful setting overlooking Tralee bay glistening with the bright sunshine bouncing off the water. There were hundreds out there supporting their annual fundraiser in aid of former student Donal Wash. And it got me thinking about him again.

I WISH to highlight the Government’s persistent attacks on the good visitors to this country and the consequent devastating effects on the tourism industry. Firstly we have increases in the region of 20% on electricity, fuel, insurance, an 8% rise in wage rates and taxation rising from 12.5% to 13.5%.