Marshalled Lists of Amendments

16 November 2026

Motion: Unlocking the Potential of All-Island Tourism

Proposed:

That this Assembly recognises the enormous potential of all-island tourism to drive economic growth, create jobs and revitalise local communities; welcomes the extension of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands into Fermanagh as a positive example of North-South cooperation; expresses concern that Northern Ireland continues to miss out on opportunities to maximise its share of Ireland's international tourism success; supports greater ambition in linking the Wild Atlantic Way with the Causeway Coastal Route, positioning the Derry City and Strabane District Council area as a gateway to the North West and extending Ireland's Ancient East into counties Armagh and Down; further recognises the UK Government's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme as an unnecessary barrier to seamless cross-border tourism; calls on the UK Government to scrap the ETA requirement for visitors travelling to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland; and further calls on the Minister for the Economy to work with the Irish Government to deliver a jointly funded all-island tourism growth plan, with clear commitments on investment, connectivity and job creation.

Leader of the Opposition

Amendment

Leave out all after ‘; and further calls on’ and insert:

‘the UK Government to urgently address the disparity in VAT rates on hospitality between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which places hospitality and tourism businesses, particularly those in border counties, at a significant competitive disadvantage.’

Mr Mike Nesbitt

Ms Diana Armstrong