Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2014
661. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of support he can offer an event (details supplied) in County Kerry in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48133/14]
View answerMy Department's role in relation to tourism relates primarily to the area of national policy. I have no direct role in relation to the provision of funding for festivals and events. This is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. The annual funding application process run by Fáilte Ireland is advertised in the national press and online on the Fáilte Ireland website.
The application process for the National Festivals and Participative Events Programme for 2015 is now closed. Applications can still be made, however, for funding under the Regional Festival and Participative Events Programme. The closing date for applications under this programme is 17 January. Full details of the application process are available on the Fáilte Ireland website.
