‘THE GATHERING’ HAS been described as a ‘great success’ by organisers who say that it brought in more than 250,000 visitors to the country and generated €170 million in revenue.

Tourism minister Leo Varadkar also said that the initiative ‘strengthened links with the diaspora’.

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No, the focus on money only highlights the claim that it was a 'shakedown'. (2328)

It's too early to judge its impact. (1174)

Yes, it increased tourism. End of. (722)

Don't know. (608)

Yes, it increased tourism. End of.
No, the focus on money only highlights the claim that it was a 'shakedown'.
It's too early to judge its impact.
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