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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2021

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Questions (103)

Sorca Clarke

Question:

103. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason County Longford was excluded from the outdoor dining scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32156/21]

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Written answers

The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme comprises of two parts, which are being delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country. Although neither I nor my Department has any role in the development and administration of this scheme, Fáilte Ireland has advised that County Longford has not been excluded from this scheme.

With regard to Part One of the Scheme, I understand that it provides funding to assist individual tourism and hospitality businesses develop or increase their own outdoor seating capacity and is being administered and evaluated directly by each Local Authority.

As regards funding allocated under Part Two of the Scheme, this is intended to enable Local Authorities develop permanent outdoor public dining spaces in towns and urban centres, similar to those that exist in various European cities. I am advised that each Local Authority can apply to Fáilte Ireland for up to €200,000 under this element of the scheme, which is being administered and evaluated directly by Fáilte Ireland.

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