With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 61 and 62 together.
As explained in reply to a question in relation to the National Tourism Council on 12th November, 1970, the council are a voluntary, representative and advisory body. The functions of the council are to encourage and assist the promotion and development of tourism as a major sector in the economy and embrace (a) the development of understanding and co-operation between all interested in Irish tourism and between the tourist industry and the community; (b) the provision of a forum for the collection, exchange and dissemination of information and opinion; and (c) the publication or communication of information and opinion.
I am informed by the council that their membership is as follows:—
Aer Lingus
Bord Fáilte
British European Airways
B & I Line
British Rail
Butlins Irish and Continental Holidays Ltd.
Car Rental Association of Ireland
CERT Ltd.
Córas Iompair Éireann
Fáilte Tuaithe
Irish Caravan Council
Irish Hotels Federation
Irish Transport and General Workers' Union
Irish Travel Agents Association Normandy Ferries
Pan American Airways
Regional Tourism Organisation
Rent-a-Car Federation
Shannon Free Airport Development Co. Ltd.
Trans World Airlines.
I last met the National Tourism Council on 15th July, 1971, for a mid-season review of tourism. The question of entry rights at Dublin for US airlines was not discussed at the meeting. The council have informed me that the voting on the resolution referred to by the Deputy was conducted by secret ballot.