Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 June 2015
34. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans his Department has in place to develop tourist amenities at Fanad lighthouse in County Donegal; if he will support the recent application for funding received by Fáilte Ireland in respect of the lighthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23487/15]
View answerWhile my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as at Fanad Lighthouse, Co. Donegal, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these projects. This is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days. The Deputy will be interested to know that on 20th May I launched a new all-island initiative called - Great Lighthouses of Ireland - an EU INTERREG IVA funded tourism initiative. Featuring twelve lighthouses in stunning coastal locations, Great Lighthouses of Ireland will create a greater appreciation of the role of lighthouses, past and present, and in the maritime and seafaring story of the island of Ireland. The initiative includes newly refurbished visitor facilities and self-catering accommodation at Fanad Head Lighthouse in Co. Donegal. This project is being completed with support from the Special EU Programmes Body under the INTERREG programme via Fáilte Ireland.
