The Operational Programme for Tourism 1994-99 is the principal source of funding for the development of tourism in Ireland including the southern Border counties. The programme, full details of which are available from the Dáil Library, provides for a total of £369 million in EU funds, comprising £286 million from the European Regional Development Fund and £82 million from the ESF. It is envisaged that over the programme period, the EU contribution will be matched by some £84 million from the public sector and £199 million from the private sector. Every sub-region, including the Border region, has an equal opportunity to avail of these investment funds in order to attract visitors and create wealth in their areas. The success or otherwise of individual sub-regions in obtaining programme funds depends a great deal on the quality of tourism proposals emerging for consideration in each area. There were no additional funds allocated to this programme as a consequence of the peace process.