Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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684. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department and Fáilte Ireland will consider any application locally to bring forward a marketing initiative for the Sligo region following the re-opening of Lisadell House, Sligo for this summer season; and if he will consider a visit to Lissadell House this season to meet with the local tourism providers. [26986/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I very much welcome the re-opening of Lissadell House to the public, which should assist in attracting more visitors to Co. Sligo and look forward to visiting Lissadell over the summer. However marketing initiatives are a decision for the boards and managements of the State tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the two agencies for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.