Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

Question 5: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to a report, whereby figures show that tourism is 275% more important to the west than to the Dublin region; if, in view of same he has been in contact with tourism groups in the region regarding increased funding; if recommendations will be made to have an alternative strategy to promoting the region looked at in view of the continuing decrease in tourism numbers; if funding will be increased for tourism promotion and application in the region; if declining figures suggest that previous initiatives have been a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2713/06]

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