Statement: Update on lifting of restrictions will help rebuild tourism and deliver a strong recovery

Fáilte Ireland welcomes this evening’s announcement by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the significant lifting of restrictions for the tourism and hospitality sector.
 
Responding to this evening’s Government announcement, Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said:
 
“The easing of restrictions announced by the Government this evening is a hugely positive step forward and provides much needed hope that in 2022 we will see the beginning of the recovery for our tourism sector. Our priority at Fáilte Ireland throughout this pandemic has been on supporting the survival of tourism businesses and driving the recovery of the sector. Our focus remains steadfast and we have extensive work plans this year to help rebuild tourism and deliver a strong recovery in partnership with the tourism industry and Government.”

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