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Wild Atlantic Way Project

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Questions (104, 159)

Noel Harrington

Question:

104. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the development of the Wild Atlantic Way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52570/12]

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Pat Breen

Question:

159. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the development of the Wild Atlantic Way and the efforts being made to include County Clare and maximise the potential for the tourism industry in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52677/12]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 159 together.

These questions relate to the development of the Wild Atlantic Way by Fáilte Ireland. 

My Department’s role in relation to tourism is primarily concerned with national policy, and I do not have responsibility for the development of individual tourism projects.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I am advised that, over the past three months, Fáilte Ireland together with all the Local Authorities along the West Coast – and also the Local Action Groups (formerly known as LEADER companies), Údaras na Gaeltachta and the Western Development Commission - has examined a range of route options for the Wild Atlantic Way and is now seeking the views of tourism businesses and communities on a preferred route which has been identified.

Fáilte Ireland published a Route Identification Report on its website on Wednesday 14th November, which contains proposals on a ‘preferred route’ for the Wild Atlantic Way.  Fáilte Ireland is inviting views and comments on the proposals, and anyone interested in making a written submission to Fáilte Ireland should do so by Friday 14th December.  I would advise anyone with an interest in this matter to review the material published on the Fáilte Ireland website, where they will also find the address to which any written submissions should be sent.

In order to assist those interested in making submissions, public consultation meetings are being held at venues in each county on the Wild Atlantic Way route during November and December.  With regard to County Clare, the consultation meetings took place at venues in Kilkee and Doolin last week.

 

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