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

Everything the Deputy said points to what we are trying to do in the sustainable tourism strategy, which is to get people into the regions where there will be so much to choose from that they will stay for longer. What is needed is connectivity and we are developing a national tourism strategy. Activities such as walking in the Lee Valley, water skiing and golf can be available so that when people arrive they will stay in the region. We need connectivity. Fáilte Ireland's website and Tourism Ireland initiatives are driving this. We need to look at directing domestic and international tourists into the regions. The Lee Valley is a perfect example of this. We will continue to engage with Fáilte Ireland on developing this strategy for such a wonderful tourism resource.

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