Tourism Capital Investment Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Ceisteanna (630)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

630. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that applications for investment capital for tourism projects from Fáilte Ireland or Tourism Ireland that are not designated as being within one of the regional tourism brands are not going to be possible; and the grants available for capital investment under each of the regional tourism brands and for projects that are not designated as coming under these brands. [22063/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's Ancient East and Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air.

These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While my Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism offerings, it does not have a role in the administration of those capital programmes.

Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. I ask the Deputy to contact my private office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.