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The contribution of tourism is not confined to directly generated employment, economic activity and exports. I particularly recognise the way in which the tourism industry reaches across the country and its importance for the regional economy. Accordingly, I am bringing this Bill to the Houses of the Oireachtas to provide for the new spending limit of €500 million.īefore giving further details of the Bill, I pay tribute to those who form part of the tourism ecosystem and make an important contribution to Ireland's overall economic performance. No further voted capital funding can then be advanced to Fáilte Ireland. Assuming the allocated funding in 2022 is drawn down by Fáilte Ireland, the current limit of €300 million will be reached close to the end of 2022. Section 24(2) limits the amount of money that can be advanced by the Minister to Fáilte Ireland for capital expenditure. Section 24(1) of the National Tourism Development Act 2003 gives the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the power to advance moneys provided by the Oireachtas to Fáilte Ireland. The National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022 provides the basis to enable the continued provision of capital funding to the National Tourism Development authority, Fáilte Ireland, for the purpose of supporting tourism product development and the tourism industry

Gabhaim buíochas le baill an tSeanaid agus an chuireadh a bheith ina dteannta.

Appearing before an Oireachtas committee.

To see more from The Bord Fáilte Film Collection, click here. With extensive improvements in transportation and local infrastructure, coupled with extensive marketing plans to promote Irish heritage, Ireland quickly became a busy tourist destination in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Films like this one proved a useful tool in promoting the country to foreign travellers as an ideal place to visit, by showcasing the nation’s cultural and natural amenities.

With high unemployment rates resulting in mass emigration, the country relied heavily on tourism to sustain the economy. The 1980s were especially difficult times for Ireland. This tourism promotional film was produced in 1982 by Bord Fáilte (now known as Fáilte Ireland) and presents Ireland and its rich history as an attractive holiday destination.įrom the bustling streets of Dublin during the St Patrick’s Day Parade, to the serene calm of the River Shannon, this film, directed by Louis Marcus, shows the breadth of choice Ireland has to offer any visitor.