Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 15 Nov 1995

Vol. 458 No. 3

Written Answers. - Tourism Operational Programme.

Eric J. Byrne

Ceist:

39 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the total amount to be drawn down under the Tourism Operational Programme in each of the years from 1994 to 1999; the number of jobs expected to be created directly and indirectly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16909/95]

Minister for Tourism and Trade (Mr. E. Kenny)

Annual allocations of EU aid as published in the Operational Programme for Tourism, 1994-99 are as follows:

IR£ million	Annual Allocations of EU aid
ERDF	ESF	Total EU
1994	21.07	13.30	34.37
1995	29.85	12.70	42.55
1996	53.55	13.98	67.53
1997	56.91	13.98	70.89
1998	57.27	14.26	71.53
1999	67.83	14.26	82.09
Total	286.47	82.48	368.95

However, actual drawdown will of course depend on factors such as project completion dates, submission of claims etc.

Total investment, including public, private and EU investment under the programme is forecast to reach £652 million by the end of 1999. This investment is expected to create up to 35,000 full-time job equivalents in the economy, including 17,250 in direct tourism employment, 6,000 in construction and associated capital works and the balance of 11,750 in indirect and induced employment.