Tertiary Activities In The GDA Flashcards
How has tourism developed in the GDA?
A higher than average amount of people work in the tertiary sector, 80% of Dublin population
Tertiary activities involves the provision of services such as a doctor or a teacher
Tourism is where many tertiary jobs are found
The Dublin region is the door into ireland with 90% of all flights landing in Dublin
The majority of ferries and transport vessels stop in Dublin
Dublin attracts almost 27% of all tourists to Ireland and earns 1 billion annually
Tourism is a year round enterprise in Dublin
Many tourists come to see the book of kells, trinity college and croke park
Government works with failte Ireland to develop the industry
Europe’s most popular cities break destination 2003
In 2009 5.54 million visitors came to Dublin
How has transport developed in the GDA?
Dublin has the most efficient transport system in Ireland
Transport benefited greatly under government funding under NPD
Dublin port possess 50% of irish trade
The Public transport system employs thousands over people in this sector with the dart, Luas and Dublin bus
Government developed transport further With transport 21 + mare many tertiary jobs in constructing the Port tunnel, developing 8 Luases and 2 metro lines
