Tourism Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2018

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Questions (801)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

801. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of support given to a festival (details supplied) in each of the past five years. [30418/18]

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.  While it provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in festivals and participative events, my Department has no involvement in the management of the related funding programmes.

Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with the requested information.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

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