Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Fáilte Ireland plans to withdraw funding for hospitality programmes throughout the IOT sector (details supplied); and the actions he has taken to ensure the protection of these courses particularly at a time there is a shortage of professionals in the hospitality sector. [34889/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I understand that, following from an independent review commissioned by Fáilte Ireland of its investment in tourism and hospitality education, the Authority has accepted the recommendations put forward including a recommendation to withdraw from its current funding commitments in an orderly manner.

As the matter raised is an operational matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information on the matter.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.