Tourism Project Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 May 2018

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Ceisteanna (199)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

199. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are grants available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23806/18]

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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism, it does not have a role in the administration of Fáilte Ireland's tourism capital programmes.  However, I am aware that all accommodation projects, including the renovation of private property, are currently ineligible under Fáilte Ireland's capital grants schemes.