Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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77. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department is preparing detailed plans to promote international and domestic travel in order that Ireland will be competitive as a tourism destination when restrictions on travel lift. [4658/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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Tourism is a key industry in the Irish economy providing employment in every town and village throughout the country. The Recovery Plan submitted to me by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce is an important tool in planning for recovery. I, along with my colleagues in Government, working with the industry, will continue to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector and work together in planning for a sustainable recovery. When it is safe to do so the Government will facilitate inbound tourism while also seeking to drive demand for home holidays.

I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for further detail on their plans for international promotion and Fáilte Ireland with regard to domestic promotion. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.