Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2017
231. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of funding allocated to the OPW and Heritage Ireland in each of the years 2010 to 2016, and to date in 2017 to maintain, protect and develop the more than 700 sites and monuments for which they are responsible. [53367/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for the allocation of funding to the OPW and the Heritage Council rests with my colleagues, the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht respectively. Questions relating to the allocation of funding to the OPW and the Heritage Council are more appropriate to the responsible Ministers.
The Deputy might be interested to know that Fáilte Ireland, which operates under the aegis of my Department, has a strategic partnership in place with the OPW to assist in the refurbishment and enhancement of key visitor attractions.
I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy with further information in relation to its strategic partnership arrangement with the OPW. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.
