Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7902/18]

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 is not directly 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 funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism offerings, it does not have a role in the administration of Fáilte Ireland's tourism capital programmes.

I can confirm, however, that my Department has no involvement in the project mentioned by the Deputy.  I have had enquiries made with Fáilte Ireland who have confirmed that they also have no involvement with the project. 

If the Deputy wishes to provide further details on the project I would be happy to examine the matter.