asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he has recently received a submission from the National Tourism Council regarding the need for new initiatives in transport policy to facilitate the development of the tourist industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I have received the document in question and will be meeting a deputation from the National Tourism Council shortly to discuss it with them. I do not think it would be appropriate to make a statement before the proposed meeting.

Would the Minister indicate the nature of the major recommendations in that report?

I do not have the notes dealing with that matter. I had hoped to meet the National Tourism Council on 28th November, but, unfortunately, that date did not suit them and another date has been set for that meeting.