Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 202: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received correspondence relating to a tourism proposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10627/10]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of section 8(1) of the National Tourism Development Authority Act, 2003, it is a day-to-day matter for Fáilte Ireland to encourage, promote and support either inside or outside the State (a) the development of Tourism traffic within and to the State and (b) the development and marketing of tourist facilities and services within the State.

I have received communication from the promoters and have recently informed them of my role and that the administration of grant funding and decisions in this regard are solely a matter for Fáilte Ireland.

In relation to their application to Fáilte Ireland for support under the Innovation Fund, I understand that Fáilte Ireland have informed the promoters verbally and by e-mail that the project did not meet the criteria for funding but that other logistical support would be considered.