Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2012
139. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the change in tourist numbers that has been experienced for the years to date in 2012, or alternatively for the first six months of 2012, from the same period in the previous year in Dublin city, the south-west region and in County Kerry. [54651/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe collection of statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO). I understand that the CSO does not provide a regional breakdown of statistics in their monthly 'Overseas Travel' publication. I am aware, however, that Fáilte Ireland, provides an estimated regional breakdown of overseas visits on an annual basis, based on research of its own as well as available CSO statistics. The most recent full year figures are for 2010 with provisional figures available for 2011. The data is available, on a regional and county basis, in the research section of the Fáilte Ireland website www.Failteireland.ie. In regard to 2012 figures, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with whatever information they may have of the number of tourists to each area in 2012. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
