I propose to take Questions Nos. 14 and 36 together.
Though not on any fixed inflexible basis, I meet the board of Bord Fáilte, who have statutory responsibility for execution of tourism policy, from time to time, to discuss Government policy, its implementation and possible directions for future policy.
In addition, there are regular and frequent meetings between my Department and Bord Fáilte at senior official level to discuss ongoing tourism policy matters as well as day to day contact at all levels over a wide range of issues.
Both the chairman and director general of Bord Fáilte are also members of the Tourism Council and participate fully in the council's deliberations. The council meets at least three times a year and acts as the national forum for consultation with the industry as well as in an advisory capacity to me on tourism policy.