Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
1655. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to promote and develop the tourism sector in the areas of the country that are not included in the ancient east or the Wild Atlantic Way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31922/15]
View answerThe role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. The Department is not directly involved in its development or promotion of tourism in particular regions of the State, which is an operational matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply to the Deputy directly in this regard. I ask him contact my private office if he does not hear from it within ten working days.
The Deputy may be interested to know that in addition to the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, Fáilte Ireland is pursuing the implementation of "Destination Dublin: A Collective Strategy for Tourism Growth to 2020", through the Grow Dublin Tourism Alliance, and is also partnering with Waterways Ireland and the relevant local authorities to develop tourism along the Shannon waterways and associated wetlands.
