Written answers
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Tourism Funding
Pat Casey (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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1074. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding streams available for those wishing to enter the tourism accommodation sector, namely campsites, self-catering and bed and breakfasts in view of the lack of bed capacity in many counties such as County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24718/18]
Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy development. While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism, it does not have a role in the administration of Fáilte Ireland's grant programmes. Similarly, the Department does not have discretionary funds at its disposal to assist with individual tourism proposals.
Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide information in relation to capacity in Wicklow as well as what business supports are available to the tourism accommodation sector directly to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you do not hear within ten working days.
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