Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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95. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will increase Fáilte Ireland’s financial contribution to the work of rural recreational officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35197/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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Exchequer funding provision for Tourism Services, including allocations to Fáilte Ireland, are determined through the annual Estimates process. The allocations at subhead level are confirmed in the Revised Estimates Volume for Public Services published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Within its subhead allocations, it is up to Fáilte Ireland to determine the appropriate distribution of its annual Exchequer allocation in line with its statutory functions and strategic and operational priorities.

The consideration of possible financial contributions towards the work of Rural Recreation Officers is, therefore, an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.