Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department continues to evaluate employment creation opportunities, directly and indirectly, through co-ordinated efforts between the areas of transport, tourism and sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The mission statement of the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport is to ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development.  I have outlined my priorities to 2016 for the transport, tourism and sports sectors and these are readily available on my Department's website.

The Action Plan for Jobs 2015 also sets out the key policy actions being taken in the transport, tourism and sports sectors to contribute to jobs growth in 2015 and beyond. Work is progressing on the preparation of a 2016 Action Plan for Jobs.

I am satisfied that the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport has and will continue to play a vital role in our economic recovery and in creating much needed jobs, including through coordination where appropriate.