Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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275. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set down the number of tourists expected to the country in 2017; the way in which this will compare with the previous year; the extent of any extra promotional work required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6388/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures for 2016 show that there were over 9.584 million overseas visits to Ireland. Tourism Ireland is forecasting growth of 0.8% in overseas visits in  2017.

Tourism Ireland is responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination. I have asked Tourism Ireland to provide the Deputy with further information regarding their promotion plans for 2017. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.