Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The collection and publication of official statistics is a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which is under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach.  Although the CSO does not provide a county-level breakdown of overseas visits, its Household Travel Survey contains county-level data for domestic trips.

I am aware that Fáilte Ireland publishes an annual estimate of overseas visitor numbers and revenue by county, based on research of its own as well as available CSO statistics.  The most recent published statistics cover 2013 and are available in the Research section of the Fáilte Ireland website at .However, it should be noted that, due to the small sample sizes which breaking out counties leads to, these figures are based on three-year rolling averages, not a given year.

I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with any further statistical information available to them regarding tourism in Dublin.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.