Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
1004. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, once the Fáilte Ireland talking statues scheme is rolled out nationwide Tralee, Listowel and Killarney will be considered for the scheme in view of the fact they each have attractions and statues of historical significance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45775/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy 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, such as the talking statues. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.
I understand that the talking statues project in Dublin is a pilot initiative and Fáilte Ireland will be monitoring the usage and performance of the project before it decides how best to extend it further.
Should it be extended, Fáilte Ireland has confirmed that it will consider all statues of historic significance that are dispersed across the country, including those situated in Kerry.
Finally I would like to thank the deputy for raising this question and I would agree with him that the towns of Killarney, Tralee and Listowel would have statues of historical significance and would be worthy additions to a national roll-out of this initiative.
