Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 January 2012
1063 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the spectator numbers for the Irish Open 2011; the economic impact for the country and for the immediate area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1617/12]
View answer1064 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown in numbers between foreign visitors and home visitors for the Irish Open 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1618/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1063 and 1064 together.
Data on spectator numbers for the 2011 Irish Open is primarily a matter for the organisers of the event, the European Tour.
As sponsors of the event in question, Fáilte Ireland may be in a position to assist in relation to the Deputy's queries. I have referred the Deputy's Questions to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days
