290. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on current and planned tourism investment along the Wild Atlantic Way, including Fáilte Ireland and Shared Island Fund support; to specify what funding has been allocated for protection, restoration, and enhancement of landscapes and natural heritage along the route; to outline the process for prioritising projects…
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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76 written, 6 oral
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 0 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| 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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435. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the percentage of the 2025 capital budget allocation for Fáilte Ireland was spent; and if any underspend from the 2025 capital budget allocation was automatically transferred onto the 2026 capital budget allocation. [7418/26]
198. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the American Presidents trail which was proposed in 2025 by this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4091/26]
456. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to increase the tourism potential of County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3551/26]
457. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to increase the tourism potential of County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3552/26]
109. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in light of the recently calculated €1 billion fall in tourism revenue year-on-year, the factors his Department has identified as driving this decline; the immediate actions he intends to take to stabilise the sector and prevent further losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1338/26]
131. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to increase the tourism potential of Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1410/26]
139. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on efforts to expand international marketing campaigns and improve air and sea connectivity to support tourism growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/26]
142. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-Border tourism. [1757/26]
164. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to increase the tourism potential of County Meath. [64062/25]
166. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to increase the number of overnight tourism stays in County Meath in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1719/26]
177. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps his Department has taken to promote tourism in east County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1407/26]
971. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has had any engagements with Fáilte Ireland regarding Dunguaire Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74819/25]
1001. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department is supporting local authorities and tourism agencies in developing infrastructure to host major cultural and sporting events, including facilities upgrades, accommodation expansion and accessibility improvements; if he will outline the midlands' preparedness for upcoming international events in 2026 and…
197. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the new steps Fáilte Ireland will take in 2026 to promote water sport tourism within Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72775/25]
180. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if a tourism marketing initiative will be expanded (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70821/25]
9. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-Border tourism. [62277/25]
27. 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. [61449/25]
47. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on plans to promote and develop marine and coastal tourism in Dublin Bay north, including initiatives to support local tour operators and local businesses that rely on seasonal visitor traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62163/25]
471. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement his Department has had with the Department of Transport and local authorities to improve access infrastructure to major tourist regions, including public transport connections, signage and digital navigation tools; the funding which has been allocated to improve these linkages; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
371. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if Fáilte Ireland has considered a flagship anchor attraction for Cork city comparable to Kilkenny Castle or the Cliffs of Moher; and his Department's plans to support regional tourism. [51173/25]
526. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the means by which the purple flag accreditation for Cork city's night time economy contributes to tourism, safety, and local enterprise; the means by which funding is allocated for ongoing night time economy initiatives; and the evaluation mechanisms in place to assess the impact on businesses, public safety, transport, and community we…
77. 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50283/25]
79. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on Fáilte Ireland’s plans to develop a destination and experience development plan specifically for north Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50771/25]
49. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment given the ongoing geopolitical instability, if consideration will be given to significantly increasing funding for tourism agencies to enhance their efforts in promoting Ireland as a safe, secure, and stable travel destination on the global stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50736/25]