Ivor Callely
Ceist:226 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the total number of overseas visitors to Ireland in each of the past five years; the countries of origin of the visitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Tourist Statistics.
Central Statistics Office estimates of overseas visitors to Ireland for the years 1988-1992 and the first nine months of 1993 are set out in the following statement. Final tourism figures for 1993 are not yet available from the CSO.
Overseas Visitors to Ireland
|
Year |
Total 000s |
Area of Residence 000s |
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|
Great Britain |
Other Europe |
USA + Canada |
Other Areas |
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|
1988 |
2,345 |
1,465 |
398 |
401 |
82 |
|
1989 |
2,732 |
1,668 |
538 |
417 |
109 |
|
1990 |
3,069 |
1,786 |
731 |
434 |
118 |
|
1991 |
2,997 |
1,729 |
824 |
342 |
102 |
|
1992 |
3,128 |
1,758 |
855 |
405 |
111 |
|
1993 (Jan.-Sept.) |
2,689 |
1,476 |
798 |
322 |
93 |