84 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will request Tourism Ireland to launch a major marketing plan for the Shannon and western region following the expected bilateral agreement between the USA and Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11748/07]

102 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the implications of the implementation of the US/EU Open Skies agreement for the mid-west and western seaboard has been fully considered by his Department and the tourism agencies that he has direct responsibility for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11752/07]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 102 together.

I refer the Deputies to my detailed replyto the Priority Question No. 64 on this subject today.