Tourism Promotion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2017

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Ceisteanna (591, 592)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

591. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made on the creation of a lakeland tourism brand; and his views on creating this brand. [25487/17]

Robert Troy

Ceist:

592. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Fáilte Ireland is in favour of creating a lakeland tourism brand. [25488/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 592 together.

My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, including the Lakelands initative. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.

I understand that draft proposition concepts on a suitable brand have been developed by Fáilte Ireland and that engagement with the industry and researching of these concepts is scheduled to commence soon.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for any further information.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.