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<p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) estimates that the Giro d'Italia
“Grande Partenza” was viewed by 775 million people in 165 countries across the world
giving this huge audience the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery of Northern
Ireland. NITB has estimated that the event should generate 140,000 tourist visits
to Northern Ireland.</p><p>Building on the legacy of the Giro d'Italia is, of course,
for the Northern Ireland Executive to take forward and I understand that the Assembly
has discussed the issue.</p><p> </p>
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