Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make provision for an additional funding allocation to support and enable individuals and organisations to run events for The Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43851/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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It is not envisaged that direct funding or grants will be provided for ‘The Gathering Ireland 2013’ events on the ground except for selected and targeted major events and festivals.  However, a series of community meetings are coming to a close across the country by the Gathering Team to help individuals and communities to organise their own local gatherings and to encourage additional overseas visitors to their locality in 2013. 

For further information, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.