Tourism Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (1614)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

1614. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated amount it would cost in 2018 to increase the tourism marketing fund by 10% for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38648/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The Tourism Ireland share of the Tourism Marketing Fund for 2017 was €26,706,000. A 10% increase would cost €2,670,600. The Fáilte Ireland share of the Tourism Marketing Fund for 2017 was €9,147,000. A 10% increase would cost €914,700.