Sandra McLellan
Question:499. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the review of Ireland’s tourism policy which was commenced in September 2013. [11005/14]
View answerTuesday, 4 March 2014
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The Tourism Policy Review was launched on 11th September 2013 by Minister Ring and me, with the publication of an issues paper and request for submissions. A total of 174 submissions were received from a wide variety of interested parties.
In addition to inviting submissions, Minister Ring and I carried out a series of workshops around the country, with regional and national tourism stakeholders, which were completed in the last quarter of 2013. These workshops allowed a more focused discussion of the issues raised in our discussion document.
Reflecting the diverse nature of tourism itself, a wide range of issues have emerged from the consultation. The views raised and other relevant evidence and analysis are currently being considered within my Department. Drafting of the new policy will commence in the coming weeks, with a view to finalising it in the first half of the year.