Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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32. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is there a specific allocation made by her Department to local authorities for the development of tourism projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37046/20]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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My Department’s tourism services budget is voted for use through the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, there is no specific allocation made by my Department directly to local authorities for the development of tourism projects.

Fáilte Ireland supports local authorities in the development of tourism in their area including funding for capital investment, festivals and events.  I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputy with more detail in regard to their support for local authorities.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.