Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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650. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the board of Fáilte Ireland has made a decision on an application for funding for phase 2 development of parking and toilet facilities at Malin Head in County Donegal and if the decision has been communicated to him, the level of funding awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45122/15]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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651. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a decision on a funding application for development of plans for phase 3 facilities at Malin Head, County Donegal, has been made by the board of Fáilte Ireland; if their decision has been communicated to him; the level of funding to be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45123/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 and 651 together.

While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism attractions, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The allocation of funding to individual projects is an operational matter for the Board of Fáilte Ireland.

That said, I understand that the Failte Ireland Board has recently decided to allocate funding to a maximum of €396,795 for developments at Malin Head to include road widening, car and bus parking, and a new toilet block. The funding is subject to a number of conditions.

In regard to further development at Malin Head I understand that, following discussions with Fáilte Ireland, Donegal County Council is working on a Malin Head Experience Development Plan that will incorporate the wider Inishowen area. I have referred the question to Fáilte Ireland for further details and direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.