Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the work to promote Ireland's Ancient East worldwide; the way in which it can be extended to counties, such as County Kildare, which have a rich heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/17]

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, such as Ireland's Ancient East, or the worldwide promotion of these initiatives. These are operational matters for the Boards and Management of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.

Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.