Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Ceisteanna (502)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

502. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider the requests of the Irish Gold Tour Operators Association for direct and immediate government supports in the golf tourism sector, in the region of €5 million in order that many of the 16 IGTOA companies will survive and not have to cease trading, as this would have a catastrophic effect on the inbound tourism industry that needs to retain its resources in order to facilitate the return of this high value sector of the industry in 2022 and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32910/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Budget 2021 included a number of further substantial measures to support and strengthen the tourism sector and are supplemented by the economy-wide business supports and social welfare measures. A key measure was the provision of an additional €55m in Business Continuity funding tosupport strategic tourism businesses. This funding will be administered by Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for any further information in this regard. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.