399 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will prepare a programme of assistance for the tourism industry to recover markets after the present outbreak of foot and mouth disease. [10068/01]

400 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he plans to introduce any measures to compensate persons involved in the hotel and tourism industries due to the effect of foot and mouth disease. [10069/01]

413 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the plans he has to lead personally an international marketing drive to protect existing business contracted for Ireland in 2001 and to clarify for potential visitors from abroad the fact that Ireland is open as a tourist destination despite foot and mouth activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9877/01]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 399, 400 and 413 together.