Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Fáilte Ireland to support and provide funding to Puck Fair and Summerfest festivals in County Kerry, if he will ask Fáilte Ireland to take into consideration the importance of these festivals to tourism in the county and the very special effort that they are making for the Gathering in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57496/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The matter raised is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce an Irish/gaelic tourism strategy for County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57502/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  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.