Tourism Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2012

Thursday, 8 March 2012

Ceisteanna (211)

Sandra McLellan

Ceist:

214 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to realise the potential of genealogy tourism at home and abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12481/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

The matters raised are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agencies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.