Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding options available to persons seeking to start up a tourism-related business [34707/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  While my Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for tourism development, it is not directly involved in the management or development of grant schemes or other programmes and supports for individual tourism businesses.  Furthermore, my Department does not have discretionary funds at its disposal to assist with individual tourism proposals.

Fáilte Ireland provides a range of practical supports to help businesses and communities better manage and market their products and services.  Fáilte Ireland also provides capital funding for investment in tourism attractions, as well as advice on supports available from other agencies.

As these are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.