Simon Harris
Question:177. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists visiting areas (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43754/13]
View answerWednesday, 16 October 2013
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The collection of statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO does not, however, provide a regional breakdown of statistics in their monthly 'Overseas Travel' publication. I am aware that Fáilte Ireland provides an estimated regional breakdown of overseas visits on an annual basis, based on research of its own as well as available CSO statistics. The most recent full year figures are for 2012. The data is available, on a regional and county basis, in the research section of the Fáilte Ireland website www.failteireland.ie under Regional Statistics and Reports. The data is, however, not available on a sub-county basis.
In regard to 2013 figures, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with whatever information they may have in regard to the number of tourists who visited Co. Wicklow to date in 2013. I have also asked them to provide the Deputy with any feedback they may have on the 2013 tourist season in the specific areas he has identified - Roundwood and Glendalough. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.