Written answers

Tuesday, 3 April 2007

Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism

Tourism Industry

10:00 pm

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 403: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the possible effect on the angling tourist industry due to the introduction of a by-law (details supplied). [12762/07]

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 404: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the possible effect on the angling tourism market due to a by-law (details supplied). [12778/07]

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 406: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the estimated value of the coarse fish angling visitor numbers here for each of the past three years; his views on whether restrictions in a by-law (details supplied) will have a detrimental effect on these numbers; and the effect it will have on this industry in view of the fact that bookings are down due to this new regulation. [12793/07]

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 407: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the estimated value of the pike angling visitor numbers here for each of the past three years; his views on whether restrictions in a by-law (details supplied) will have a detrimental effect on these numbers; and the effect it will have on this industry in view of the fact that bookings are down due to this new regulation. [12794/07]

Photo of John O'DonoghueJohn O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 403, 404, 406 and 407 together.

I have no responsibility in relation to the controls on angling, this is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.

Insofar as the promotion and development of specific tourism niches and products are concerned, these are primarily day-to-day matters for the relevant Tourism Agencies. Fáilte Ireland has legislative responsibility for supporting the tourism industry in the area of product development and niche/specialist product marketing, such as angling, while Tourism Ireland markets the island of Ireland overseas. Fáilte Ireland formulates marketing and promotional campaigns for niche tourism products and Tourism Ireland delivers these overseas. I have transmitted the Deputy's Questions to the Tourism Agencies for their information and consideration.

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