Wild Atlantic Way Project

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2016

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Questions (265)

Joe Carey

Question:

265. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the necessary resources and support to both Clare County Council and Limerick County Council to enable these local authorities to enter a joint venture in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland to introduce a tourist route along the Shannon and Fergus estuaries in counties Clare and Limerick as a spur off the Wild Atlantic Way, with the necessary signage, a website with a direct link to the Wild Atlantic Way website (details supplied) and marketing function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35521/16]

Written answers

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

My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way, which is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.

I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not heard from Fáilte Ireland within ten working days, please contact my private office.

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.