Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 12: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his tourism strategy for County Donegal. [6148/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that, under the National Tourism Development Authority Act, Fáilte Ireland has the devolved function to encourage, promote and support the development and marketing of tourist facilities and services within the State. Therefore, the matter raised by the Deputy is for Fáilte Ireland to consider as part of its day-to-day activities to support the tourism sector.

However, the Deputy may be interested to know that I am informed by Fáilte Ireland that a number of the key developments/events planned for Donegal in 2011 include:

€2.3 million will be invested by Fáilte Ireland to support the development of visitor infrastructure and walks at Slieve League.

The 'Donegal Live' Arts and Culture Showcase events are planned for Glasgow and Dublin in May 2011.

A joint Showcase of Derry and Donegal will take place in Milwaukee, United States in August 2011.

The European Surfing Championships will take place in Donegal in September.

40 International Golf Tour Operators will visit Donegal this month with a view to bringing golfers to the area; and

A public/private joint marketing campaign for hotels in Donegal will take place this year to target the domestic market.