Joint promotion of Border tourism
Kirk urged support for joint tourism-promotion structures in the east Border region. Dukes said he would consider proposals to promote or develop tourism in Border areas.
Is the Minister aware that there are a number of committees working in the area of cross-Border co-operation who are deeply interested in the question of the expenditure of this special fund. I have in mind in particular Bord Fáilte. In the east Border region, which comprises the counties of Down, Armagh, Monaghan and Cavan and where we have a natural blend of the two hinterlands, would the Minister consider actively encouraging the formation of administrative structures for the joint promotion of tourism.