Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
1204. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of non-domestic visitors to Waterford in the years 2011 and 2012 and for the first half of 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35346/13]
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 2011. The data are available, on a regional and county basis, in the research section of the Fáilte Ireland website www.failteireland.ie under Regional Facts and Figures.
In regard to 2012 figures, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with whatever information it may have in regard to the number of tourists who visited County Waterford in 2012 and to date in 2013. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
