Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter relating to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53314/17]

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 development.  It does not become involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. 

While the Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism offerings, it does not have a role in the administration of Fáilte Ireland's tourism capital programmes.  Similarly, it does not have discretionary funds at its disposal to assist with tourism proposals.

I have received separate correspondence on this matter and I have asked Fáílte Ireland to revert to the person involved. I have provided the person with a contact name in Fáilte Ireland.

I have also asked Fáílte Ireland to reply direct to the Deputy on the matter. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply from Fáilte Ireland within ten working days.