Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
723. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the recently announced Failte Ireland business support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1616/24]
View answerAs part of the Budget 2024, I am making up to €10 million available for a programme of supports targeted at those downstream tourism businesses experiencing particular challenges linked to the reduction in footfall in regions most impacted by tourism bed stock displacement. This programme of supports includes investment in sustainable tourism development and promotion, industry digitalisation, promotion of domestic tourism and festivals and recruitment and retention initiatives.
Fáilte Ireland has developed an outline business support scheme to help the most affected tourism activities and attractions and my officials and Fáilte Ireland are engaging intensively on this scheme. I am advised that the details of the scheme will be finalised and published soon.
