Dáil Éireann - Volume 663 - 08 October, 2008

Written Answers. - Tourism Industry.

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his proposals to further the development of the tourism industry in 2009 having particular regard to the experience of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33837/08]

Deputy Tom Hayes Deputy Tom Hayes

Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a review of the new Horizon programme is envisaged; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33914/08]

Deputy Denis Naughten Deputy Denis Naughten

Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to review the national development plan and its targets for tourism development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33753/08]

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will take initiatives to assist in the further development and promotion of the tourism industry in the remainder of 2008 or 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34226/08]

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his proposals to improve the competitiveness in the tourism sector in view of the need to compete on national and international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34235/08]

Deputy Martin Cullen Deputy Martin Cullen

  Deputy Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140, 146, 148, 276 and 285 together.

I would refer the Deputy to my detailed reply to the Priority Question No. 121 on this subject today.

Dáil Éireann 663 Written Answers. Tourism Industry.

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