The Irish Open is a very important part of the Irish sporting calendar and has received Government support through Fáilte Ireland and Sport Ireland.
Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism development authority, is the statutory body with responsibility for the encouragement, promotion and support of tourism.
Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and coordination of sport in Ireland including responsibility for the allocation of funding.
I have referred the Deputy’s Question to Sport Ireland and Failte Ireland for direct reply in relation to funding provided by both agencies. I would ask the deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.