Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
1086. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if either his Department or Fáilte Ireland has ever attempted to quantify the value of the accessible tourism market; if not, if he will request that one be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24929/18]
View answerMy Department is primarily involved in the development of national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have responsibility for the implementation of this policy.
Fáilte Ireland has included Accessible Tourism in their strategic and operational plans. From 2019 onwards they plan to include questions on their domestic and overseas visitor surveys to estimate the size and value of the accessible tourism market to Ireland.
I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further information on their Accessible Tourism strategies. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
