Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

As I said, I continue to engage with my Government colleagues on what further supports may be required. In the budget I did secure additional funding of €15 million for overseas marketing, after 2022's once-off pump-prime investment of €35 million. I also secured additional funding of €50 million to support a range of measures including domestic marketing. Fáilte Ireland is doing incredible work on the ground with recruitment and retention and in creating local area action plans in consultation to help with the development of the regenerative tourism scheme. A lot of work is being done here. There is also the body of work that is under way in relation to research and mitigation measures. All supports are being examined that might be needed for the sector.

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