Border Midlands West - TEA

Question 1

Communications

Answer 1

• Broadband communication is critical in order for modern ind to be attracted here
• Infrastructure = poor
• Public transport = underdeveloped - 4% use it to get to work
• Galway + Sligo = main ports
• Shannon, Knock, Galway + Donegal = Airports

Question 2

Education

Answer 2

• 44% have completed second / third level education
• Brain drain - 28% of national graduates come from here
  
  • 13% stay

Question 3

Tourism

Answer 3

• Underdeveloped - Less ways to access the region
• Donegal - 2006 - 500000 visitors - €49 mill
• Majority come from UK
• Tourism = seasonal - usually come during summer - Irish colleges
• Donegal advertises its natural advantages
• Promotes Irish culture
• Many festivals
• Self catering holidays = most popular here - appeals to families