Tourism Project Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Ceisteanna (1001)

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

1001. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding status for a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the amount budgeted for the project; the projected final completion date; the amount of this funding that has been drawn down by Mayo County Council since 2015; the way in which these specific funds have been spent to date; his views on whether the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45767/17]

Freagraí scríofa

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

My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the funding of individual tourism projects, such as the one mentioned by the Deputy.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.

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.

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