139. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will consider the establishment of a US president's trail in Ireland to highlight and promote the historical connections between the United States and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/25]
Topics / Tourism Policy
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsTourism Policy
87 questions from 46 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
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140. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will engage with Tourism Ireland officials, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials, US Embassy officials and other stakeholders (details supplied) to discuss the possible establishment of a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17807/25]
141. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will engage with tourism bodies, both in Ireland and Northern Ireland, regarding the potential benefits of a US president's trail in Ireland; and if he will provide details of any possible discussions or proposals. [17809/25]
138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the work of the National Working Group convened by Fáilte Ireland to develop a nationwide strategy for the provision of camper van facilities; if the Minister will outline the expected timeline for the publication of its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15889/25]
51. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures being taken by his Department to encourage the installation of information signage on approach to towns and villages to notify the public of the historical, cultural and artistic amenities available locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10195/25]
58. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the Shandon Area Plan committed to by Failte Ireland. [10241/25]
63. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on the inclusion of sections of north Cork into the Failte Ireland’s tourism brand ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’; the itineraries that were to be created for north Cork as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9866/25]
183. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 398 of 5 February 2025, his views in relation to a tourism accommodation levy on short-term stays in paid accommodation in the context of the Dublin Taskforce recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7106/25]
170. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he has considered Galway city as a location for a pilot project for the roll out of a tourist bed-night tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4860/25]
345. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the planned guidelines on short-term letting, on the introduction of a short-term letting register; his views on the importance of short-term letting for rural and coastal economic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4715/25]
113. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3913/25]
398. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he supports the introduction or enforcement of levies such as a tourist tax as set out in the Dublin City Taskforce as a measure which could assist in funding the implementation of the recommendations in the Dublin City Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3471/25]