Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans through Bord Fáilte or any other funding body to provide funding to develop tourism infrastructure at Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27723/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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While my Department provides capital funding for investment in tourism attractions through Fáilte Ireland, neither I not my Department are involved in the development of specific tourist attractions and locations.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland, while the development of tourism facilities associated with the route is a matter for local stakeholders with the support of Fáilte Ireland where appropriate.  In this regard, I am aware that Fáilte Ireland has offered to meet with the local community group in the coming weeks to discuss the development of Malin Head.

I have referred the Deputy’s question to Fáilte Ireland for further information and direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.