Tourism Ireland Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Questions (1028)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

1028. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full-year cost if the budget for the regional co-operative market access scheme of Tourism Ireland was doubled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6527/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Shane Ross)

Funding for the regional cooperative market access scheme is allocated to Tourism Ireland under the Tourism Marketing Fund. This year, €2,500,000 has been allocated to the scheme. Accordingly, a 100% increase would cost a further €2,500,000 on a full year basis.