Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
940. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to promote the origin of the festival of Samhain and Halloween in Rathcroghan, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1413/19]
View answerMy Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of developing national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have operational responsibility for the implementation of this policy.
At agency level, the tourism potential of the various counties and regions is developed and promoted in line with the relevant tourism experience brands, which provide the overarching context for related tourism product development, marketing and enterprise support. In the case of County Roscommon, this is Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, which, I believe, has very exciting potential to deliver sustainable growth for tourism in the region, resulting in higher revenue and additional jobs.
I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply directly to the Deputy regarding their plans for County Roscommon generally and the Rathcroghan archaeological complex specifically, including anything aimed at promoting its historic, prehistoric or mythical connections. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
