Bernard J. Durkan
Question:26 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if he will establish a tourist charter setting out the rights and obligations of tourists.
Written Answers. - Rights and Obligations of Tourists.
The position regarding the rights and obligations of tourists is evolving on an ongoing basis, particularly in an international context given tourism's growing status as an internationally traded service.
In addition to benefits from advances made under consumer legislation in recent years, the position of the tourist will be further clarified and strengthened with implementation later this year by my colleague the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications of the EC Directive on Package Travel. This will offer the tourist greater protection against non-performance of contract for package holidays incorporating transport, accommodation etc.