Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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268. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she plans to provide additional funding to the Fáilte Ireland coach continuity scheme in recognition of the increased financial burden of coach tour operators as a result of the new prolonged restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7078/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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The July Stimulus and Budget 2021 provided a significant package of tax and fiscal measures to build the resilience of the economy and to help vulnerable but viable businesses across all sectors. As part of this a dedicated fund of €10million was introduced for a Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme in the last quarter of 2020. Fáilte Ireland are processing applications for this scheme.

In regard to the future, as with other sectors, the Government will continue to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and to ensure that appropriate supports are in place to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic.

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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269. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will publish the list of companies that availed of the Fáilte Ireland coach continuity scheme; the amount of funding received by each company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7079/21]

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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270. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of companies that received funding from the Fáilte Ireland coach continuity scheme; the average amount allocated to each company; if the entire allocation of funding has been expended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7080/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together.

The administration of the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to them for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.