Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021
105. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of pubs and restaurants that applied to the outdoor seating and accessories for tourism and hospitality business scheme in 2021. [38655/21]
View answerI note the Deputy is asking about grants under part one of the overall Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme, which is being delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country. Part One?of the?Scheme (Outdoor Seating and Accessories for Tourism and Hospitality Services) is a grants scheme, supporting investment by individual tourism and hospitality businesses on outdoor seating and accessories and is administered and evaluated by the individual local authorities.
With regard to the Deputy’s request for operational details of applications and grants under this part of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme, I have referred the matter on to Fáilte Ireland for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
