Seanad debates
Wednesday, 13 November 2002
Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed).
I am delighted that Bord Fáilte and CERT will merge to form the national tourism development authority. This will be a positive step in the promotion and development of sustainable tourism facilities. The excellent training provided by CERT and the marketing skills of Bord Fáilte can be combined to form an effective body. We want a return to the excellent growth in tourism of 2000 so that we overcome the obstacles that have presented themselves to achieve sustained growth. Excellent opportunities will be provided through the new airline schedules and reduced air fares and, hopefully, the tourism industry will expand throughout the country and not only in well known tourist havens. The west and north-west must, therefore, be included.
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