Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2017
267. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of his Department's budget spent on tourism, including a breakdown of these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14501/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraREV 2017 provides a total of approximately €122m for the Tourism Services Programme which is 6.7% of the overall Department's budget. Apart from the pay and administration overhead, this funding is all channelled through the tourism agencies - Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland - as set out below:- Fáilte Ireland €57.9m - Tourism Ireland €14.6m
- Tourism Marketing €35.9m
- Tourism Product Development €12.5m
- Pay and Administration Overhead allocation €1m.
