Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015
538. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide, in tabular form, the specific marketing and advertising budget Fáilte Ireland allocated to developing the tourism product in counties Longford and Westmeath during the years 2010 to 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19632/15]
View answer539. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide, in tabular form, the specific marketing and advertising budget Fáilte Ireland allocated to developing the tourism product in counties Dublin and Galway and in Westport in County Mayo, during the years 2010 to 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19633/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 538 and 539 together.
The matter raised is an operational matter for the tourism agencies. Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of tourism product and the marketing and promotion of domestic tourism. Tourism Ireland is responsible for the overseas promotion of the island of Ireland as a tourist destination. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy’s question to both Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
