17 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht when further funding will be available for heritage projects under the operational programme for tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12587/97]

The Operational Programme for Tourism 1994-1999 provides funding for projects and schemes which have qualified under the provisions of the programme.

Allocations under the programme have been made and are currently being administered by the various divisions of my Department.