Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017
638. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a company (details supplied) was not approved for funding under the 2016 Fáilte Ireland capital investment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16250/17]
View answer639. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the assessment criteria for the 2016 Fáilte Ireland capital investment programme was applied in individual cases across the country, especially as it pertains to an application by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16251/17]
View answer640. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a company (details supplied) was deemed to not meet the stated criteria for the 2016 Fáilte Ireland capital investment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16252/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 638 to 640, inclusive, together.
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 offerings, it does not have a role in the administration of Fáilte Ireland's tourism capital programmes, including the Grants Scheme for Large Tourism Projects.
Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
