Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022
38. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the development of a National Tourism Policy, including the expected consultation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/22]
View answerThe Programme for Government committed to the development of a Sustainable Tourism Policy document, and in advance of this an Interim Action Plan.
Late last year I brought an interim action plan, developed by the Sustainable Tourism Working Group, to Government, which identifies a suite of actions that will promote sustainable tourism practices out to 2023.
My Department has also initiated the development of a new national tourism policy that will seek to mainstream sustainability. Officials in the Department are currently preparing to undertake an informal consultation with key stakeholders. Following the completion of this initial informal consultation and a review of the previous policy, "People Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to 2025", a formal public consultation will take place with a view to publishing a new Sustainable Tourism Policy in 2023.
