Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
35. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the policy his Department has in relation to visitor attractions under the aegis of his Department promoting Irish produce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38473/13]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, my Department has no statutory function in relation to the promotion of Irish produce. I can say, however, that a number of cafés and food outlets operate in the National Parks and across bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group. While many of these are franchised out to outside companies, they are encouraged to support Irish food producers and to promote Irish produce where possible.
