349. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to increase tourism to the historically significant town of Ferns, County Wexford, particularly in the context of 2027 being the Year of the Normans. [68090/26]
Topics / Tourism Promotion
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsTourism Promotion
82 questions from 37 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 29 September 2026.
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| July 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
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| October 2025 | 0 |
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| December 2025 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
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| April 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
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33. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to increase tourism to the heritage town of Kells in County Meath [66584/26]
229. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of full time advertising and consumer engagement co-ordinators posts filled by gender and location, employed by Tourism Ireland as of 15 September 2026, in tabular form. [67077/26]
1009. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the funding allocated to tourism development projects in Donegal in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56472/26]
1026. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans in place to enhance tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences along the N22 corridor between Ballincollig and Killarney, with particular reference to Macroom, Ballyvourney and surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57012/26]
1050. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether, in light of the proposed changes to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, Fáilte Ireland will increase its promotion of Shannon Airport as a direct gateway for visitors travelling from New York and other north American destinations; whether engagement is taking place with relevant airlines to encourage additional transatlantic…
1088. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the work his Department has done to increase cross-Border tourism; if work is under way to market the Newry, Mourne, Gullion, Cooley and Dundalk areas as a tourism destination within Ireland’s Ancient East region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59221/26]
1095. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline whether Fáilte Ireland has any plans to work with Cork City Council and local community organisations to develop Ballincollig as a tourism destination; if Ballincollig has been considered for inclusion in any destination development, heritage, outdoor recreation or visitor experience initiatives; what funding and su…
280. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional measures Tourism Ireland will take to increase the number of visitors coming to Ireland from Asian countries during the second half of 2026; and the budget allocation for same. [46841/26]
177. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current supports and investment being provided to promote tourism in east Galway under the Ireland's Hidden Heartlands initiative; the plans to enhance tourism development and visitor numbers in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/26]
400. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will engage with Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council and relevant tourism stakeholders regarding the potential development of a state-of-the-art virtual tourism simulator experience in County Kerry; if his Department will examine the feasibility of supporting such an innovative attraction (details supplied); and if he will mak…
302. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to consider implementing a dedicated tourism marketing support package for those towns and villages transitioning from housing BOTBs back to tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40927/26]
316. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No.199 of 16 April 2026, regarding Ireland's current position (details supplied); whether he has articulated this position either internally with Irish officials or with European counterparts; if so, if he will provide details of what was articulated and through which medium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …
184. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his Department’s efforts to promote tourism in east County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29993/26]
197. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to broaden the attraction to tourists of Dublin 8 to include markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30425/26]
352. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to promote tourism in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29395/26]
453. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his Department’s plans to work in cooperation with Donegal County Council and other local stakeholders to secure investment to enhance the tourism amenity that is An Grianán of Aileach, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28026/26]
469. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps Failte Ireland are taking to promote fishing tourism within the State. [28009/26]
561. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of WTE staff, by job title, and gender, working in the events and festival department of Fáilte Ireland as of 3 March 2026, in tabular form. [18689/26]
562. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional steps that Tourism Ireland will take to increase the number of US and UK tourists coming to Ireland during 2026. [18690/26]
39. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which the new tourism policy “A New Era for Irish Tourism” will support tourism development in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13133/26]
48. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the Cork city tourism plan and its implementation. [12462/26]
51. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his Department's efforts to promote tourism in east County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11993/26]
81. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment , to provide a detailed update on his Department’s strategy to reverse the identified €1 billion year-on-year decline in tourism revenue; the timeline for the implementation of the 'A New Era for Irish Tourism' policy, specifically detailing how the €200 million allocated for product development will be prioritised to support regi…
90. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps his Department is taking to increase the tourism potential of County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12162/26]