Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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Question 510: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grants available from him for equipment related to tourism activities, namely fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39909/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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My Department's role in relation to tourism relates primarily to the area of national policy and it is not involved in the administration of tourism-related funding programmes. This is a matter for the State tourism agencies and other bodies.

Support for capital investment in tourism is provided through Fáilte Ireland's Tourism Capital Investment Programme. Therefore, the matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. My understanding is that equipment for fishing is ineligible for support under the terms of the Programme. However, I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.