Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 October 2014
207. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that the holding of Meitheal 2015, Ireland's largest tourism trade fair, in County Galway would positively impact on the tourism sector in the west and build on the success of the Wild Atlantic Way; and if he will request Fáilte Ireland, an agency under his Department's remit, to analyse whether Meitheal can be held outside of Dublin. [40814/14]
View answerMeitheal is an important event for Irish tourism businesses when top international buyers and tour operators come here to experience Ireland for themselves and to learn more about what we can offer their customers. I have no direct role in the logistics or organisation of this annual trade show, rather, the organisation of Meitheal is a matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. For this reason, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for additional information and direct reply. Will the Deputy please contact my private office if he does not hear within ten working days.
