Sport and Recreational Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Questions (245)

John McGuinness

Question:

245. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 946 of 15 January 2019, if branded unused cycling kit relating to a cycling event to the value of €67,000 is now in storage at a cost to Fáilte Ireland and the State; if so, if the arrangement is to continue indefinitely; if so, the cost; if she has examined the procurement process undertaken at the time by Fáilte Ireland to determine if there were any irregularities then or during the period before the contract was terminated; if a full report on the project including all costs will be provided; if outstanding payments are due to the contractor; the legal process in place for same; the person or body taking the action; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41684/20]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

I understand that the event to which the Deputy refers was initiated and supported by Fáilte Ireland. 

I am informed by Fáilte Ireland that certain issues relating to this event remain in legal process between the contractor and the National Tourism Development Authority.  It would therefore be inappropriate for me to make any further comment on the matter.

I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply directly to the Deputy in regard to the matters raised.  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 51