Written answers
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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591. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made on the creation of a lakeland tourism brand; and his views on creating this brand. [25487/17]
Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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592. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Fáilte Ireland is in favour of creating a lakeland tourism brand. [25488/17]
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 592 together.
My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy. It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, including the Lakelands initative. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.
I understand that draft proposition concepts on a suitable brand have been developed by Fáilte Ireland and that engagement with the industry and researching of these concepts is scheduled to commence soon.
I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for any further information. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.
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