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Tourist Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2012

Wednesday, 5 December 2012

Questions (138)

Arthur Spring

Question:

138. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide accommodation occupancy statistics for hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, hostels and self-catering accommodation for year to date in 2012, or alternatively accommodation occupancy statistics for any part of 2012, for Dublin city, the south-west region and County Kerry. [54650/12]

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The collection of statistics, including tourism statistics, is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO).  Although the CSO does not compile any statistics on accommodation occupancy for hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, hostels or self-catering accommodation, I understand some information on occupancy levels is gathered by Fáilte Ireland through its surveys of accommodation providers.  However, I am advised that the only accommodation occupancy statistics available at regional level relate to hotel occupancy – Fáilte Ireland does not have regional breakdowns for occupancy across other categories of accommodation.  This information is available in the research section of the Fáilte Ireland website www.failteireland.ie. With regard to the statistics requested, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with whatever relevant information they may have.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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