Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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277. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the recently announced outdoor dining scheme is open to applicants from all counties; the application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10525/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I have been advised by Fáilte Ireland that an outdoor dining scheme is under development and has not yet been finalised. The development of such a scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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279. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) will be withdrawing from the world championships 2021; the considerations being given to the sport to allow for participants to return to training in preparation for the European championships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10586/21]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, including high performance sport. Gymnastics Ireland have confirmed to Sport Ireland that they will not be sending an Irish team to compete in the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships this year. The event is not considered to fall within the parameters of ‘essential travel’ by the National Governing Body. It is not a discipline within Gymnastics which is included in the Olympic Games programme for Tokyo.

Sport Ireland have also informed me that it was not considered possible to safely stage trials for selection in advance of the event whilst Ireland remains in the higher levels of the restrictions necessary to safeguard public health.

Sport Ireland recognises that High Performance Programmes must prioritise their attendance at major internationals and may be required to forego attendance at events which they would otherwise compete in but are not essential for Olympic/Paralympic preparations.