Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 169: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the James Joyce Tower and Museum in Sandycove, County Dublin, which is unable to open for the summer months due to staff shortage; if he will acknowledge that the James Joyce Tower and Museum is an integral tourist destination in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29886/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The James Joyce Tower and Museum was operated by Dublin Tourism up to 2011 but now falls within the area of responsibility of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days, please contact my private office. I understand from Fáilte Ireland that the tower and museum were open throughout Bloomsweek. Outside these dates, groups can be facilitated by prior arrangement, subject to staff availability, until a more permanent arrangement can be put in place. In addition, I am informed by Fáilte Ireland that it is in discussions with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council with a view to the Council taking over the permanent operation, promotion and marketing of the James Joyce Tower and Museum in 2013.