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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tourist Industry Development.

Tourism earnings and promotion spending

Summary

Flynn asks for tourism earnings and promotional spending figures. Moynihan says full 1984 earnings are not yet available, gives an approximate nine-month figure of £900 million and promotion spending of £24 million, and says next year’s estimates will be provided when announced.

Would the Minister of State enlighten the House by giving me the figures? He has preached a lot about tourism. What is the estimated total income from tourism for 1984? Will the Minister of State give me the figure for the total promotional money used in 1982 and 1983? We will then see how much of an effort has been made by this Government in the area of tourism.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a different question.

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As we have only reached the three-quarters stage of the 1984 tourist season, it would be inappropriate to give the total tourist earnings.

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How can Michael McNulty give it?

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He can give it for nine months.

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Will the Minister of State tell us what it is for nine months?

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It is approximately £900 million.

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How much was given by way of promotional money to get that?

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Approximately £24 million.

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What is the estimate for next year?

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When the estimates are announced——

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How much was spent last year?

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——we will advise the Deputy.

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Less money was spent last year than this year. That is the Coalition's commitment to tourism.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Order, please.

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