Tourism Promotion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

Ceisteanna (57)

Peter Fitzpatrick

Ceist:

57. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of efforts to improve cross-Border tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25315/18]

Freagraí scríofa

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

My Department has responsibility for the development of national tourism policy while the tourism agencies have responsibility for the implementation of that policy.  In that regard, Fáilte Ireland has responsibility for regional tourism development and domestic tourism promotion and it promotes all areas of Ireland as a tourism destination, including in Northern Ireland.  Tourism Ireland is responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas as a tourism destination.

Furthermore, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland work together on an ongoing basis, including through regular tri-partite meetings, where improvements to cross – border tourism on the island of Ireland are discussed.

I have asked the tourism agencies to provide more information directly to the Deputy in regard to their efforts to improve cross-Border tourism.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

The referred replies were forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.