Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2021
268. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she plans to provide additional funding to the Fáilte Ireland coach continuity scheme in recognition of the increased financial burden of coach tour operators as a result of the new prolonged restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7078/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe July Stimulus and Budget 2021 provided a significant package of tax and fiscal measures to build the resilience of the economy and to help vulnerable but viable businesses across all sectors. As part of this a dedicated fund of €10million was introduced for a Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme in the last quarter of 2020. Fáilte Ireland are processing applications for this scheme.
In regard to the future, as with other sectors, the Government will continue to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and to ensure that appropriate supports are in place to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic.
