Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
516. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the Fáilte Ireland adaptation grant of €2,500 is available only to restaurants and cafés that sell alcohol; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33619/20]
View answer557. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason cafés, without alcohol licences, were excluded from a recent scheme funded by her Department for which her Department provided €26 million through Bord Fáilte; if it is planned to provide further funding for such restaurants or to extend the scheme to include such restaurants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33924/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 557 together.
I propose to answer questions 33619 and 33924 together
Budget 2021 included a number of substantial measures to support and strengthen the tourism sector supplemented by economy-wide business supports and social welfare measures. The supports available to tourism businesses will continue to be reviewed as we seek to protect viable businesses and prepare for recovery in the sector.
The administration of the Covid-19 Adaptation Grant scheme for tourism businesses is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputies' questions to them for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
