Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I used to work in Bord Fáilte and Fáilte Ireland. What meetings and-or communications took place between the departmental officials and officials from Fáilte Ireland from day one, particularly when we were taking Ukrainian refugees? I have tabled a number of parliamentary questions on the number of hotels that registered, de-registered, moved on, etc. What meetings took place between Fáilte Ireland and Department officials, including from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Minister to Minister? Has Fáilte Ireland expressed any concern about the capacity of tourism, particularly in counties Kerry, Clare, Mayo, etc., because of the volume of people moving in to tourism accommodation? Have tourism or departmental officials expressed any concern? Perhaps "concern" is the wrong word. Has there been interaction to see how accommodation can be managed better? Tourism is an essential product, particularly in the west and certain other parts of this country.