Vol. 544 No. 4
237 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if his attention has been drawn to the plans for a project (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if he will support the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29304/01]
It would appear that this project is largely a community environmental type project which may have the potential to enhance the quality of life of the local community. In that context, the Deputy may wish to advise the project promoters that they should investigate the possibility of funding under various cross-Border programmes such as the new peace programme, the proposed new Ireland-Northern Ireland INTERREG III programme and the International Fund for Ireland.
Meanwhile, I will be launching the new tourism product investment scheme under the national development plan shortly. This scheme will be implemented by Bord Fáilte in consultation with Shannon Development and the regional tourism authorities and decisions on individual projects will be made by an independent product management board mechanism as was the case for previous tourism operational programmes. The Deputy might like to advise the project promoters that they can obtain details of the scheme from the North West Regional Tourism Authority which covers the Monaghan area in order that they can determine whether they might be eligible to apply for funding under the scheme.
