Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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125. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the criteria for application for the €19 million fund announced for state-of-the-art facilities for water based activities; if local authorities were notified of the funding; if so, when; if local authorities were liaised with ahead of the plan; if local authorities were invited to apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21957/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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Phase Two of Fáilte Ireland's Platforms for Growth Tourism Investment Programme will fund the development of activity facility centres in selected waterside locations where water-based activities are a key visitor attraction. The development and administration of the scheme, including the setting of eligibility criteria and engagement with Local Authorities, are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland.  I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply to the Deputy.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.