Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 April 2017
346. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that has been spent under the capital plan on the Wild Atlantic Way; the amount that has yet to be spent under the plan; the number of discovery points that have completed and received funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18763/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra347. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that has been spent under the capital plan on Ireland's Ancient East; the amount that has yet to be spent under the plan; the number of discovery points that have been completed and received funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18764/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 346 and 347 together.
My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland under the capital plan for investment in tourism offerings such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, it does not have a role in the administration of those tourism capital programmes.
Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.
