Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2022
194. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are plans in conjunction with Fáilte Éireann to develop an off-road cycle project in County Donegal in view of a recent scoping study at Ards Forest Park; if she will consider designating County Donegal as a priority for a project of this kind (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44412/22]
View answerMy Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as certain other bodies. With specific regard to the development of tourism product offerings, these are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland in line with its tourism development functions . I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
