Written answers

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Tourism Industry

9:00 pm

Photo of Séamus KirkSéamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 211: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a heritage trail from Connaught to Cooley based on the Táin Bó Cúailgne saga; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6997/12]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I believe that there is significant potential in projects like this to take advantage of the substantial international market for such trails/walkways/cycleways. The recently opened Mayo Greenway is a prime example of such.

With regard to this specific project, given its size and scale I would envisage that a number of state bodies could be involved including possibly local authorities, the Office of Public Works and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

However in relation to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and its agencies, Fáilte Ireland has the operational responsibility for the development of tourism product. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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