Travel Trade Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Questions (429)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

429. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applicants that have applied for travel agent licences; the number of persons that applied for tour operator licences; the amount each was charged, gross figure and broken down per charge or fee levy, giving reason for each payment; the number that were declined per category and breakdown provided stating reason for refusal highlighting if they were new applicants or existing, in tabular form, for the past ten years. [23247/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The Commission for Aviation Regulation was established under the Aviation Regulation Act 2001 to regulate certain aspects of the aviation and travel trade sectors in Ireland, and its functions include the licensing of tour operators and travel agents. The questions raised are operational matters for the Commission for Aviation Regulation. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Commission for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.