I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 to 296, inclusive, together.
As part of the July stimulus package and in response to the challenges being experienced by the Coach Tourism sector the Government provided €10m to fund the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme which is administered by Fáilte Ireland. I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with further details regarding the administration of the scheme. Please let my private office know if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Budget 2021 included a number of further substantial measures to support and strengthen the tourism sector and are supplemented by the economy-wide business supports and social welfare measures. A key measure in Budget 2021 was the provision of an additional €55m in Business Continuity funding to support strategic tourism businesses. This funding will be administered by Fáilte Ireland who are considering all sectors within tourism and are particularly mindful of those that have not been able to avail of other Government supports.
Supports available to tourism businesses will continue to be reviewed as we seek to protect viable businesses and prepare for recovery in the sector.