Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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630. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that applications for investment capital for tourism projects from Fáilte Ireland or Tourism Ireland that are not designated as being within one of the regional tourism brands are not going to be possible; and the grants available for capital investment under each of the regional tourism brands and for projects that are not designated as coming under these brands. [22063/17]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's Ancient East and Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While my Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism offerings, it does not have a role in the administration of those capital programmes. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.