John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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941. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to date of the Wild Atlantic Way cycle project under each heading in which payments have been made; if there is outstanding costs; the tendering process involved; the number of bidders that participated in the process; his plans for the future of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1440/19]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. It is not directly involved in the development, management or promotion of particular tourism initiatives, which are matters for the tourism agencies.

With specific regard to the Wild Atlantic Way cycle sportif group participative event, which the Deputy kindly clarified is the cycle project referenced, this is an event initiated and supported by Fáilte Ireland. In that regard, although my Department provides funding to the agency for investment across a range of areas (including participative events and festivals), my Department has no involvement in the management of funding programmes or in related tendering or contractual processes.

Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply directly to the Deputy in regard to the matters raised. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.