Irish tourism ‘benefits from terror’

Ireland has become one of the “main beneficiaries” of terrorist attacks across Europe because tourists see it as a safe place to visit, a major tourism group has claimed.

Irish Tourist Industry Confederation chairman Paul Gallagher said the boost in overseas tourists was one of the “upsides” of the current climate.

“The terrorist attacks across Europe have driven business to northern Europe from southern Europe, and in northern Europe, Ireland has been one of the main beneficiaries of people feeling insecure because it is very secure here,” said Mr Gallagher.