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28/02/2013
Foster Welcomes Runkerry Golf Course Decision
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed today's decision by the High Court to grant planning permission for a golf resort at Runkerry.
Arlene Foster said: "Today's decision is great news for tourism in Northern Ireland and it is great news for the economy.
"While the delay since planning permission was first granted over a year ago for the Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort and Spa has been unfortunate, the developers can now begin to work towards making the project a reality.
"The development will bring economic benefits and much needed jobs to the north coast. The Northern Ireland Tourist Board has invested significantly to develop the Causeway Coastal Route and provide visitors with reasons to stay longer and spend more. A five star hotel and accompanying links golf course will attract tourists from all over the world, particularly from North America, which is a primary target market for resorts of this type."
Arlene Foster added: "It is important that we show the world that Northern Ireland is open for business.
"The development at Runkerry will significantly boost our reputation as a first class golf destination, building on the unprecedented success of last year's Irish Open at Royal Portrush."
(GK)
Arlene Foster said: "Today's decision is great news for tourism in Northern Ireland and it is great news for the economy.
"While the delay since planning permission was first granted over a year ago for the Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort and Spa has been unfortunate, the developers can now begin to work towards making the project a reality.
"The development will bring economic benefits and much needed jobs to the north coast. The Northern Ireland Tourist Board has invested significantly to develop the Causeway Coastal Route and provide visitors with reasons to stay longer and spend more. A five star hotel and accompanying links golf course will attract tourists from all over the world, particularly from North America, which is a primary target market for resorts of this type."
Arlene Foster added: "It is important that we show the world that Northern Ireland is open for business.
"The development at Runkerry will significantly boost our reputation as a first class golf destination, building on the unprecedented success of last year's Irish Open at Royal Portrush."
(GK)
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