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You and Yours: 17/03/2011

17/03/2011

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 17/03/2011

Can tourism drive the recovery of the Irish economy? And biometrics on the High Street.

St Patrick's Day marks the start of the Irish tourist season - how much can it do to help kick start the economy? And would you give your fingerprints for a session on the sunbed?

St Patrick's Day traditionally marks the start of the tourist season for Ireland. In the current harsh economic environment, tourism is more important for the country than ever. But just how much can it do to help the economy?

Fingerprinting is set to replace the more traditional membership card but would you give your fingerprints for a session on the sunbed? 

Going to the theatre can be an expensive experience - especially if you live far away from a city with a theatre. But there are a number of companies around the country trying to bring affordable theatre to village and community halls across the UK.

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