Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021
352. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of the need to expand the outdoor dining scheme to wet pubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21398/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe development and administration of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred this question to them for direct reply to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The Government remains committed to supporting tourism through this difficult period and to working towards reopening and recovery. In this regard, the Government will soon be publishing a National Economic Recovery Plan outlining how we will help people return to work and support sectors which have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. As part of that plan, the Government will consider more targeted measures to help reboot those sectors, such as tourism, which will face particular challenges during the recovery phase when the economy reopens.
