Tourism Industry
Dail Éireann — 2023-01-26
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Alan Dillon (FG), Mayo

I thank the Minister for her response. "The Banshees of Inisherin" is a considerable achievement and as a result of the film, the Wild Atlantic Way is now on a global stage, which is significant for the likes of counties Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway and Mayo. We should not look to capitalise on the opportunity through further investment along the Wild Atlantic Way. We have an enormous product on our doorstep.
There are now more than 55,000 beds being occupied by Ukrainians in more than 250 bed and breakfasts. We certainly need to ensure we have a plan going forward to ensure that our tourism product is not impacted as a result of a lack of availability of rooms at an affordable price. We need to ensure it does not raise the price so that it is extortionate for tourists coming to this country. I also encourage Tourism Ireland to look to what is happening in Inis Mór and Achill Island and at having an exposition or a marketing campaign on the back of it.

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Sitting date: 2023-01-26