Fáilte Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Questions (243)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

243. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount available in adaptation grants from Fáilte Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to a delay in administering the grants to applicants; the date on which this service will be rolled out fully for applications; the number of staff working full-time on the project of adaptation grants at Fáilte Ireland; if his Department is and or will temporarily transfer staff to assist Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20046/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As part of the July Stimulus Package announced last week, a funding package of €26 million will be available for a Business Adaptation Grant Scheme to assist tourism and hospitality businesses with the costs of adapting their premises to meet public health requirements and making them safer for customers.  Fáilte Ireland is currently developing the scheme and I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further details and direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.