Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
657. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding being allocated to the weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure scheme for 2021; and the amount that will be allocated to each individual local authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20360/21]
View answer658. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding that has been allocated to outdoor seating and accessories for tourism and hospitality services scheme; and the amount that has been allocated each local authority in tabular form. [20361/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 657 and 658 together.
On 31 March I announced details of a €17million Scheme operated by Fáilte Ireland for developing outdoor dining capacity nationwide. The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme comprises two parts and will be delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country. Part One of the Scheme will provide funding for individual tourism and hospitality businesses to develop and increase their own outdoor seating capacity. Funding allocated under Part Two will enable Local Authorities to develop permanent outdoor public dining spaces in towns and urban centres.
The development and administration of the schemes for outdoor dining experiences to which the Deputy refers are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to provide further information directly to the Deputy's question. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
