Tourism Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2013

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Ceisteanna (268)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

268. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of tourists who visited Ireland arising from the visit of cruise ships to ports here in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; the number of projected visitors for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9294/13]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The matters raised are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's questions to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Will the Deputy please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.