Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
27. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital investment in public tourism product and infrastructure he is targeting under the capital budget of €19 million available to Fáilte Ireland in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15263/13]
View answer33. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the new tourism products/activities he proposes to develop in order that Ireland can gain comparative advantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15257/13]
View answer59. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the way the €19 million available to Fáilte Ireland in funds for 2013 will be spent on the public tourism product and infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15308/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 27, 33 and 59 together.
My Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. It is not involved in the administration of tourism-related funding programmes or in support to specific tourism sectors, which are the responsibility of Fáilte Ireland. Fáilte Ireland administer the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support for investment in certain categories of visitor attraction, visitor activities and tourism infrastructure. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputies' questions to Fáilte Ireland for further information and direct reply.
