873. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application for once-off funding from a business (details supplied) to enable it to reopen in 2020; if so, when a decision will be made on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11244/20]

My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  While my Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism product development, it is not directly involved in the management of individual tourism projects and has no role in the administration of the agency's grants programmes.

With regard to a funding application along the lines described by the Deputy, I am not aware of any such application having been received.  I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply directly to the Deputy to confirm the position in this regard.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days