Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the guests who are joining us today. I will continue on the same line as Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan and address the price spikes. I thank the witnesses for their opening remarks. Fáilte Ireland's opening statement referred to the reputational damage to the sector. Mr. Kelly has undertaken to write to each registered provider of tourism accommodation. This demonstrates that there has been an issue. I take Ms Fitzgerald Kane's point that there are also examples of good value but issues were highlighted in June 2022 as being of real concern. What confidence will the various organisations give to consumers who want to book a holiday in the summer of 2023 in Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Mayo and so on with regard to value for money?

Maybe I could gain an understanding from Mr. Kelly of Fáilte Ireland's remit. What are his considerations in writing to each provider, and what is the context?