Bernard J. Durkan
Question:162 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation whether his Department has disbursed funds for water leisure activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16524/98]
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162 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation whether his Department has disbursed funds for water leisure activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16524/98]
Neither I nor my Department have any funding mechanism available in respect of water-based tourism activities. Development plans and related funding for this important sector are provided for under the Operational Programme for Tourism, 1994-1999, and delivered through the relevant State agencies. In relation to product development and marketing, grant decisions are made by independent management boards on individual grant applications.