Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1912. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will indicate the initiatives and events that will be taking place in Waterford next year as a result of his Department's initiative The Gathering in order to attract and boost numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38037/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Gathering Team are currently holding a range of community meetings across the country to facilitate in the development of local and regional events. To date meetings have been held in a range of counties including Roscommon, Mayo, Clare, Kerry, Cavan, Leitrim, Carlow, Meath, Wicklow, Monaghan and Tipperary. Meetings have recently been announced for Waterford in Dungarvan on 1st October and in Waterford City on 2nd October. All the agreed events to date as well as those developed subsequent to the community meetings will appear on the website www.thegatheringireland.com. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for further information and direct reply. He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.
