Tourism Ireland is the agency responsible for the overseas marketing of the island of Ireland as a tourist destination. In co-operation with Fáilte Ireland, the agency actively promotes Ireland as a venue for business tourism through direct marketing, familiarisation visits for decision makers in the meetings, incentives and conferences sectors, network events and through dedicated business tourism exhibitions such as IMEX. Together with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, the agencies also operate the website http://www.meetinireland.com/Home which promotes the island as a leading destination for conferences and meetings. It also sets out the supports available to those seeking to bring business tourism events to Ireland including the conference ambassador programme.
I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with additional information. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.