Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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121. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the crisis presently facing the charter boat industry here (details supplied); if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that the industry has been decimated due to Covid-19 restrictions and that the sector is unable to fulfil the eligibility criteria of the current financial support schemes; the immediate financial supports she is proposing for the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21086/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I am committed to continuing support for tourism through this difficult period and to working towards reopening and recovery.  As part of the National Economic Recovery Plan, Government will be outlining how it will help people return to work and further support sectors which have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.  I, along with my colleagues in Government, will consider more targeted measures to help reboot those sectors, such as tourism, which will face particular challenges during the recovery phase when the economy reopens.

In regard to support provided by Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for more information and direct reply to the Deputy regarding any available supports for the tourism charter boat sector.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.