Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grant assistance and-or tax breaks that are available for persons to assist in the establishment of guest accommodation facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40507/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy and it is not involved in the administration of tourism funding programmes. Fáilte Ireland provides a range of business supports to individual tourism businesses throughout the country, but it does not provide grants for business expansion.  To access these supports the company should contact Fáilte Ireland's dedicated customer support team.  Further information on available funding and relevant tax breaks is contained in the "Supports & Training" section of the Fáilte Ireland website:

I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for additional information and direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not hear within ten working days.

Small businesses should also consider approaching their Local Enterprise Office (LEO), which are in a position to offer a range of supports including grants for feasibility studies and business expansion.