Tourism Promotion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2011

Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Questions (195)

Sandra McLellan

Question:

198 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of plans for the use of the Tourism Ireland’s allocation of €30,242,000 from the tourism marketing fund; if he will provide a breakdown of the budget allocation on a target market basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16677/11]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.