Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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1510. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bid to host a round of a competition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37027/17]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, 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 or events. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.

Fáilte Ireland's Event Ireland Team is tasked with identifying, bidding for and winning sporting, cultural and other events for Ireland in partnership with relevant stakeholders. They offer a range of practical and financial supports to assist with bid proposals, subject to eligibility criteria, such as the delivery of overseas visitors to Ireland, the securing of private sector investment in the bid, and demonstration of significant economic impact for the event location/region.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further information on this matter and for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.