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Tourism Funding

33 questions from 15 TDs, between 7 May 2025 and 21 October 2026.

33
questions
32 written, 1 oral
15
TDs have asked
5
parties and groups
Independents counted together
3
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

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June 20252
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January 20265
February 20260
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June 20263
July 20261
August 20260
September 20262
October 20262

Who asks, by party

The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.

  • Fianna Fáil4 from 3 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael6 from 2 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Independent3 from 2 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Labour Party4 from 3 TDs · 11 seats today
  • Sinn Féin16 from 5 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

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  4. 3
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Debated under the same heading

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The questions

Sorca Clarke Written 21 Oct 2026 · to Enterprise
47. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the breakdown of the funding provided to Longford-Westmeath under the regenerative tourism fund, per category. [74865/26]
Michael Cahill Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Enterprise
441. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to consider the points raised in correspondence (details supplied) and allow for larger supports for bed and breakfasts especially in rural areas, where they support tourism and local employment. [73843/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
217. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if funding is available through his Department or Fáilte Ireland for the development of feasibility studies for tourism projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66494/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Housing
350. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if funding is available through his Department or The Heritage Council for the development of feasibility studies for tourism and heritage projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66495/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1091. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the value of tourism-related capital and current funding allocated to each local authority area in each of the past ten years, by scheme, in tabular form. [59251/26]
George Lawlor Written 17 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
65. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the Department will significantly increase the level of funding allocated to local authorities for tourism promotion within their own jurisdictions, given the growing importance of locally driven tourism strategies and the need for stronger regional competitiveness. [46181/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
691. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the level of tourism funding allocated to counties Longford and Westmeath over the past five years; and whether additional investment is planned for greenways, waterways, and rural tourism attractions in the midlands. [42306/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
693. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether Fáilte Ireland has plans for additional investment in tourism marketing or infrastructure projects linked to the River Shannon, Royal Canal, and Hidden Heartlands attractions in counties Longford and Westmeath. [42309/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
193. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports being provided for tourism in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30065/26]
William Aird Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
499. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific supports that are available through Fáilte Ireland to assist in the development and promotion of tourism infrastructure in County Laois and the wider Midlands region, in order to enhance regional visitor numbers and economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30554/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Housing
392. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount each council has spent on tourism in 2023, 2024 and 2025; the amount they have budgeted for 2026, by council, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1756/26]
Barry Heneghan Oral 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
113. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to support the development of a Dublin Bay heritage centre to enhance tourism, protect maritime heritage and increase year-round visitor numbers in Dublin Bay North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1793/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
135. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available to communities included in the Wild Atlantic Way initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/26]
William Aird Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
998. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available to tourism-related enterprises in County Laois, including those connected to heritage, outdoor recreation and hospitality; if additional measures are planned to strengthen the county’s tourism economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1439. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount each county council has spent on tourism in 2023, 2024 and 2025; the amount they have budgeted for 2026, by each county council nationwide, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1324/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Enterprise
190. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the funding streams currently available for the development and enhancement of lakeside and lakeshore recreational amenities, particularly around Lough Owel, Lough Ree and Lough Ennell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72629/25]
Ciarán Ahern Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Enterprise
196. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment which applicants were successful in receiving funding under the strategic tourism festival investment scheme 2026-2028; the amounts granted to each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67937/25]
William Aird Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
469. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the level of capital investment allocated in 2025 under the tourism investment grant scheme; the way in which his Department ensures an equitable regional spread of investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62207/25]
William Aird Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
470. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific initiatives under way to upgrade tourism infrastructure to meet sustainability and climate targets, including investment in low-carbon transport links, green accommodation, and waste-reduction infrastructure at major visitor destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62208/25]
Michael Cahill Written 22 Oct 2025 · to Enterprise
47. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a detailed overview and breakdown of the €70 million announced in Budget 2026 to develop Irish tourism SMEs and attractions, and link overseas investment with new airline routes. [57536/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Enterprise
359. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the next call for tourism projects to apply for The Shared Island Fund 2026 will come; and the way in which local groups hoping to establish cross-Border initiatives should apply for this funding [56932/25]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Enterprise
360. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when applicants will learn if they have received funding under the strategic tourism festival investment scheme 2026-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57095/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Enterprise
867. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the supports that have been provided by his Department, by Fáilte Ireland or by any other Government agency to support tourism in the Gorey and Kilmuckridge municipal districts at any stage in the period 2015 to 2024, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40917/25]
Conor Sheehan Written 11 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
102. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on whether tourism funding should be ringfenced by region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31069/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
450. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on the funding allocated from the shared island fund in support of tourism; and the purpose of any such allocations, by year, in tabular form. [29420/25]