Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 November 2014

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

Questions (185)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

185. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department provided funding for festivals to local authorities this year; if so, if he will provide in tabular form a breakdown by local authority of the funding they received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44486/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

The operation of festival funding programmes is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Therefore I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and direct reply.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.