Pádraig MacLochlainn
Question:1715. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to invest in the huge tourism potential of Malin Head, County Donegal. [34199/14]
View answerWednesday, 17 September 2014
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While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for capital investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. An allocation of €24.2 million has been made to Fáilte Ireland in 2014 to administer the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support for investment in visitor attractions, visitor activities and tourism infrastructure. This includes a special allocation of €8m for the development of the Wild Atlantic Way including the 15 Signature Discovery points, of which Malin Head is the most northerly point.
I am also aware that Tourism Ireland are promoting Malin Head internationally as part of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Accordingly I have referred your question to both agencies for further information and direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.