Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 174: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will make a statement on the possible implications for the tourist sector of the new security requirements for credit card users in view of the fact that some countries do not have the same procedures and that this may prevent citizens of such States from using their credit cards while on holiday here. [3184/07]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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Responsibility for the new security arrangements for credit card users is primarily a matter for the Irish Payments Services Organisation (IPSO) and the banking sector which, of course, falls within the responsibility of the Minister for Finance.

I understand that IPSO has issued assurances that visitors, who present credit or debit cards that do not have 'Chip and PIN' technology, will continue to be able to use their credit cards in the same manner as currently operates. I understand that retailers will continue to accept cards that do not have the new technology and in these cases users will continue to sign for their transactions. This will include cards being presented by visitors from countries that have not yet adopted the 'Chip and PIN' system.