Michael Healy-Rae
Question:199. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38067/16]
View answerWednesday, 30 November 2016
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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.
These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism, the Department does not administer those capital investment programmes.
However, I am informed that Fáilte Ireland recently wrote to the Managing Director of Valentia Island Ferries Ltd to inform him that the category of costs of boats is ineligible for grant assistance under the Grants Scheme for Large Tourism Projects 2016-2020.
I have asked Failte Ireland to provide the Deputy with further information in this regard. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.