Seanad debates

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

10:30 am

Photo of Niall Ó BrolcháinNiall Ó Brolcháin (Green Party)

-----is eco-tourism. We have raised this matter many times. There is great potential in this country for ecotourism that is not being realised at present. I have been lobbied on the matter on a number of occasions. I call for a proper and fulsome debate on ecotourism because we do not have a fully coherent plan for it. I accept Fáilte Ireland has produced certain documents on it but I would like to see the green mapping which was put in place in Galway rolled out throughout the country. There has been much talk about smarter travel and we have been promoting cycling routes throughout the country. From a tourism point of view we need joined-up thinking in terms of ecotourism. The way to do that is to ensure green maps are put in place for the country outlining rights of way, walking routes, cycling routes and anywhere that recreational facilities could be put in place. I hope the Leader will accede to that request.

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