Thomas P. Broughan
Question:41 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contact, if any, he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland over the decision to abandon the logo being used by both tourism bodies. [14728/97]
Written Answers - Tourism Logo.
Minister For foreign Affairs (Mr. R. Burke):
I have not had an opportunity to discuss this matter with the Secretary of State. However, I understand that my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation has written to Minister of State Ingram at the Department of Economic Development outlining in full our position on the subject of the tourism logo and the detailed consultations which have already taken place between the Northern and Southern authorities on the subject. The correspondence has been copied to the Secretary of State.
I understand that the Minister Deputy McDaid reaffirmed to Minister Ingram our policy of strong support for partnership based cross-Border campaigns in tourism marketing, and his confidence in the ability of the two tourist boards to continue to develop the excellent working relationship underlining their very effective joint marketing initiatives with the industry to date.
I am absolutely confident that any confusion or misunderstandings in this matter will be resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned, North and South.