Tourism Project Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Questions (125)

Imelda Munster

Question:

125. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the criteria for application for the €19 million fund announced for state-of-the-art facilities for water based activities; if local authorities were notified of the funding; if so, when; if local authorities were liaised with ahead of the plan; if local authorities were invited to apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21957/21]

Written answers

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

Phase Two of Fáilte Ireland's Platforms for Growth Tourism Investment Programme will fund the development of activity facility centres in selected waterside locations where water-based activities are a key visitor attraction. The development and administration of the scheme, including the setting of eligibility criteria and engagement with Local Authorities, are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland.  I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply to the Deputy.  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