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Dáil

Written answer

Tourism Industry

Summary

The Minister said Fáilte Ireland would directly provide information on its support, approval process, risk assessment and statutory basis for backing the 2027 conference.

306. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department was consulted or informed regarding Fáilte Ireland's decision to support the 12th International Conference on Degrowth in Cork in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67896/26]

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308. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total value of support, financial or in kind, provided or committed by Fáilte Ireland to the 12th International Conference on Degrowth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Cork in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67883/26]

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309. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if Fáilte Ireland has provided support to the 12th International Conference on Degrowth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity, to be held in Cork in 2027; the form that support has taken, including any financial sponsorship, grant funding, promotional support, provision of speakers or use of branding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67881/26]

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310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if Fáilte Ireland assessed any reputational, economic or stakeholder risks arising from its association with a conference (details supplied); the conclusions reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67894/26]

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311. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the person or grade within Fáilte Ireland who authorised the decision to support a conference (details supplied); and the level at which approval was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67892/26]

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312. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if a written business case, briefing note, risk assessment or evaluation was prepared by Fáilte Ireland before support was approved for a conference (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67887/26]

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313. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the statutory power or internal policy under which Fáilte Ireland decided to support a conference (details supplied); the manner in which that decision was assessed as consistent with the statutory objective of the National Tourism Development Authority to support a competitive and sustainable tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67885/26]

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Peter Burke Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Fine Gael

I propose to take Questions Nos. 306, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312 and 313 together.

The information requested in relation to agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. My Department will request relevant bodies reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisations.

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