Written Answers. - Tourism Task Force.
Pat Lee
Question:
31
Dr. Lee
asked the
Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications
when she proposes to announce the composition of the task force on tourism negotiated under the Programme for Economic and Social Progress; and if she will outline the proposed members of this task force.
Gerry Reynolds
Question:
49
Mr. G. Reynolds
asked the
Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications
if she will outline the terms of reference set for the newly formed task force on tourism.
Ivan Yates
Question:
130
Mr. Yates
asked the
Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications
if the new Government task force on tourism has been given any brief in relation to the Shannon stopover rule relating to transatlantic flights; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 31, 49, and 130, together and to circulate in the Official Report the terms of reference and the membership of the recently established Tourism Task Force.
It is of course a matter for the cathaoirleach and members of the task force to interpret these terms of reference, and report on their findings.
Terms of Reference
The task force has been given the following terms of reference: To review, in the light of international commercial and marketing practice and organisation, the recent performance of, and the future prospects for the Irish tourist industry with particular emphasis on the creation of additional new employment; to determine the commercial and marketing opportunities available to the industry in order to capture a greater share of the international tourist markets; to propose creative and innovative approaches to develop the tourist market with a greater role for the commercial sector, and to assist the initiative of local communities in designing commercial packages to develop and market the tourist accommodation and facilities of their areas; to make such other proposals as is thought necessary for the future commercial development of the industry; to report to the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications as soon as possible.
Members of Task Force
Chairman
Padraig Ó hUiginn,
Chairman of Central Review Committee,Programme of Economic and Social Progress.
Members
Prof. Tony Cunningham,
Head of Marketing, UCD.
David Holden,
Head of Group Public Affairs, Bank of Ireland.
Harold Strong,
Marketing Manager, Ulster Bank.
Michael Keane,
Head of Marketing, National Irish Bank.
Fergal Boland,
Executive Planning and Development, Allied Irish Bank.
Paul Sweeney,
Research Officer, SIPTU.
Mary McGee,
Secretary, Town and Country Homes Association.
Chris De Burgh,
Entertainer.
Paddy Fitzpatrick,
Chairman, Fitzpatrick Hotel Group.
Oliver Barry,
Promoter.
Peter Malone,
Managing Director, Jurys Hotel Group.
Brendan Leahy,
Chief Executive, Irish Tourist Industry Confederation.
Eileen O'Mara Walsh,
President, Incoming Tour Operators Association.
