Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2015
600. Deputy Joe O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the State agency, or agencies, responsible for promoting Ireland as a tourist angling destination; the level of funding the agency or agencies have to do this in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8907/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTourism Ireland Limited is the agency with responsibility for promoting the island of Ireland as a holiday destination overseas, while Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority. Decisions on the level of funding being used in 2015 for promotion of angling are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the tourism agencies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
In addition, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the state agency responsible for the protection, management and conservation of Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. Accordingly, you may also wish to raise the matter in question with my colleague the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, as IFI is an agency under the aegis of his Department.
