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152 Mr. Wall asked the Taoiseach the meetings the Minister of State had with the tourism sector on her recent visit to New York; the number of groups she met; if she met with the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism; if she used the tourism brief given to her by the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8207/03]
153 Mr. Wall asked the Taoiseach if the Mini ster of State met or if officials from his Department met with the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism prior to her departure regarding her recent visit to New York; if she was given a brief in regard to tourism; if that briefing was used during her visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8208/03]
154 Mr. Wall asked the Taoiseach if the Minister of State or his Department will be supplying a brief to the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism in regard to her recent visit to New York, as to possibilities of tourism links and her or his Department officials' meetings with the tourist sector on her visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8209/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 to 154 inclusive together.
I received an extensive briefing from the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism prior to my departure for New York. During my visit I addressed many groups and organisations and used every opportunity to promote Ireland, its people, place and pace. I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy O'Donoghue, about my visit and advised him of the positive feedback I received regarding Ireland as an attractive tourism destination.
