483. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full year cost if the budget for the regional co-operative market access scheme of Tourism Ireland increased by 33%. [17430/19]

Funding for the regional co-operative market access scheme is allocated to Tourism Ireland under the Tourism Marketing Fund. This year, €1,250,000 has been allocated to the scheme. Accordingly, a 33% increase would cost €412,500 on a full year basis.