Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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1013. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in relation to a funding application received by Bord Fáilte in relation to tourist facilities at a site (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20186/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as at Fanad Lighthouse, Co. Donegal, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these projects. This is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

The Deputy will be interested to know that on 20th May I launched a new all-island initiative called - Great Lighthouses of Ireland - an EU INTERREG IVA funded tourism initiative.  Featuring twelve lighthouses in stunning coastal locations Great Lighthouses of Ireland offers unforgettable experiences and will create a deep appreciation of the role of lighthouses, past and present, and in the maritime and seafaring story of the island of Ireland. The initiative includes newly refurbished visitor facilities and self-catering accommodation at Fanad Head Lighthouse in Co. Donegal.  This project, which provides economically sustainable accommodation and tourist facilities, is being completed with support from the Special EU Programmes Body under the INTERREG programme via Fáilte Ireland.