Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour)
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599. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated to the Lough Derg stimulus fund in 2014, 2015 and 2016; the funds allocated to local authorities in counties Clare, Galway and Tipperary in 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8890/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As part of its stimulus package in 2014 the Government announced funding of €2 million for the implementation of the Lough Derg plan, ‘A Roadmap for Experience Development and Destination Marketing 2014-2017’. An amount of €0.5m was provided in the vote of the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport in 2014 and the balance of €1.5m was provided in the Department's 2015 vote.  

While the Department provides funding for capital investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. I have, therefore, 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.