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Tourism Industry

151 questions from 47 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 29 September 2026.

151
questions
148 written, 3 oral
47
TDs have asked
8
parties and groups
Independents counted together
7
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

Jan 2025Oct 2026
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MonthQuestions
January 20251
February 20255
March 20258
April 202538
May 20255
June 20257
July 20253
August 20250
September 20256
October 20251
November 20257
December 20255
January 202612
February 20264
March 202614
April 20269
May 20260
June 20266
July 20264
August 20260
September 202616
October 20260

Who asks, by party

The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.

  • Aontú3 from 2 TDs · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil29 from 12 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael25 from 12 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Independent4 from 3 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland11 from 1 TD · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party5 from 4 TDs · 11 seats today
  • Sinn Féin69 from 10 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. 40
  2. 12
  3. 11
  4. 7
  5. 6
  6. 5
  7. 4
  8. 4

Asked of

Debated under the same heading

Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.

The questions

Eoin Ó Broin Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
348. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department advises companies against advertising services in occupied territories as if they were within the sovereign territory of the occupier. [68078/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
306. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department was consulted or informed regarding Fáilte Ireland's decision to support the 12th International Conference on Degrowth in Cork in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67896/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
308. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total value of support, financial or in kind, provided or committed by Fáilte Ireland to the 12th International Conference on Degrowth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Cork in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67883/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
309. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if Fáilte Ireland has provided support to the 12th International Conference on Degrowth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity, to be held in Cork in 2027; the form that support has taken, including any financial sponsorship, grant funding, promotional support, provision of speakers or use of branding; and if he will make a sta…
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if Fáilte Ireland assessed any reputational, economic or stakeholder risks arising from its association with a conference (details supplied); the conclusions reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67894/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
311. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the person or grade within Fáilte Ireland who authorised the decision to support a conference (details supplied); and the level at which approval was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67892/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
312. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if a written business case, briefing note, risk assessment or evaluation was prepared by Fáilte Ireland before support was approved for a conference (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67887/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
313. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the statutory power or internal policy under which Fáilte Ireland decided to support a conference (details supplied); the manner in which that decision was assessed as consistent with the statutory objective of the National Tourism Development Authority to support a competitive and sustainable tourism sector; and if he will make a state…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Oral 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
11. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has plans to simplify and streamline the regulatory requirements in the hospitality sector. [66815/26]
George Lawlor Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
41. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the actions his Department is taking to address tourism capacity constraints, including accommodation shortages and infrastructure pressures in key tourism regions; and the extent to which the new National Tourism Policy Statement will support sustainable growth in both peak and off-peak seasons. [66779/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
59. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the development of a new Tourist Accommodation Strategy [66883/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
67. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline his Department’s efforts to promote tourism in east County Galway. [66481/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
207. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the list of projects under the coast-to-coast capital investment scheme; the status of those projects; and the expected delivery time. [66312/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
208. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-border tourism. [66311/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
209. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of bed nights available in each county, in tabular form. [66309/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
210. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the work undertaken to promote all-island tourism in relation to major international sporting events which will be hosted in Ireland until 2030, by sporting project, in tabular form. [66304/26]
Michael Cahill Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
951. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to safeguard Ireland’s vibrant and essential tourism industry, particularly in regions such as County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57354/26]
Joe Cooney Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1004. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total value of tourism capital funding allocated to attractions in County Clare during each of the past ten years. [56178/26]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1027. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the level of funding allocated in Cork county under sustainable tourism development programmes in each of the past three years; the projects approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57013/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
263. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to support the tourism and hospitality sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53462/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
145. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his proposals to support employment in the tourism sector. [45647/26]
Brian Brennan Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
186. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional supports he is considering to assist with the development of hotels in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45438/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
187. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on his engagements with stakeholders in relation to Dunguaire Castle in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44949/26]
Paul Lawless Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
188. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to bolster the tourism potential of County Mayo. [45650/26]
Grace Boland Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
202. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the targeted actions that are being taken to address the shortage of tourist accommodation in North Fingal, including hotel capacity and bed and breakfast provision, particularly given the area's proximity to Dublin Airport and key visitor routes, and the potential economic benefits of increasing overnight stays in the area; and if he …