Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans his Department has in place to develop tourist amenities at Malin Head in County Donegal; the level of funding that his Department will make available for the development of facilities there; when this development will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16498/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.

An allocation of €17.35 million has been made to Fáilte Ireland in 2015 to fund tourism capital investment. This includes investment in visitor attractions, visitor activities and tourism infrastructure including the further development of the 15 Signature Discovery points on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Malin Head is one of three designated signature points on the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal and is of great importance as it marks the northern end of the route.  Donegal County Council is working closely with Fáilte Ireland on the development of Malin Head as part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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