Wild Atlantic Way Project

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Questions (992)

Lisa Chambers

Question:

992. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budget in 2018 in County Mayo for the Wild Atlantic Way in terms of infrastructure and marketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45713/17]

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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  

The overall level of funding to be allocated to Fáilte Ireland for tourism product development in 2018 will be confirmed on publication of the Revised Estimates for 2018. Fáilte Ireland will then be in a position to set out its spending plans for 2018, including its spending plans for the Wild Atlantic Way.