Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
594. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports and resources, both human and financial, provided by the State to the south east to support tourism as an economic driver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29501/16]
View answerIn relation to tourism, my Department is primarily involved in the development of national tourism policy and the supporting tourism in specific regions is a matter for the two State tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.
Tourism Ireland is responsible for the overseas promotion of the island of Ireland as a tourism destination, whereas Fáilte Ireland is responsible for supporting the development of the Irish tourism industry.
Accordingly, I have referred your question to the two tourism agencies for further information and direct reply with regard to supports and resources for tourism in the south-east. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred replies under Standing Order 42A were forwarded to the Deputy.
