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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Golf: Portrush

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to the Answer of 19 July 2023 to Question 194133 on Golf: Portrush, whether he is taking steps with the Northern Ireland Executive to help increase economic opportunities during the Open Championship in Royal Portrush in 2025.

Answer

The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2025 is an outstanding opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland’s exceptional tourism offering, stunning scenery and state-of-the-art golfing facilities. These are just a few of the many reasons that Northern Ireland is a great place to live, work and invest.

Economic growth, sport and tourism are all devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive. The Secretary of State, Lord Caine and I continue to work closely with the Ministers for the Economy and Communities to ensure that Northern Ireland is well placed to maximise the plethora of opportunities that the Championship, and other sporting spectacles, will bring to Northern Ireland’s hospitality and tourism sectors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26370
Session
2023-24
Related items
Golf: Portrush
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Golf Portrush
Link
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