John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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813. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of the tourism budget allocated towards R7D on an annual basis from 2010 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23778/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of the tourism sector, whereas Tourism Ireland is responsible for overseas marketing of Ireland.  Their expenditures on research and development are internal budgetary decisions and accordingly, I have asked both of the tourism agencies to reply to the Deputy directly in this regard.

Please contact my private office if you do not hear from them within ten working days.