Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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111. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if water activities such as boat trips are included in the outdoor activity fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25123/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I understand that the Deputy is referring to the second platform under Fáilte Ireland's Platforms for Growth capital investment programme. Through the grants scheme for this platform, Fáilte Ireland will provide €19m in funding to Local Authorities for the specific purpose of developing activity facilities centres in 22 selected waterside locations around the country, where water-based activities are a key visitor attraction. As the administration of the relevant programme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland I have asked them to provide further information to the Deputy. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.