Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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148. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will prioritise efforts to develop the Wild Atlantic Walkway as per the commitment in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54833/21]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and  implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies.  With specific regard to the Wild Atlantic Walkway,  I understand that challenges relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meant that Fáilte Ireland had to defer initial work relating to this project until 2022. The development of a coastal walking route along the length of the Wild Atlantic Way remains a priority for Fáilte Ireland.  As this is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred this question to the agency for direct response to the Deputy.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.