asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that during the first nine months of this year, Fógra Fáilte distributed 2,562,867 pieces of tourist literature of which distribution in Ireland amounted to 1,406,018; in Britain, 674,467; in the United States and Canada, 330,256, and in Europe, 114,263; and, if so, if he will recommend to Fógra Fáilte that henceforward greater emphasis be placed on the dissemination of this literature abroad, whereby the interests of our tourist trade may better be served.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Distribution of Tourist Literature.
It is the responsibility of the Board of Fógra Fáilte to decide the manner in which tourist literature should be distributed, and I do not interfere with the board's discretion in matters of this kind.
I understand from the board that of the literature distributed in Ireland, a substantial quantity was so allocated as to secure its reissue through transport organisations, tourist agencies, etc., to persons resident outside this country.