Published on Wednesday8thJune2016

Minister O’Donovan Launches New €65m Fáilte Ireland Capital Scheme for Tourism Projects

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New Fáilte Ireland Capital Investment Supports for Large Tourism Projects will provide a pool of €65m in investment to develop new, or boost existing, tourism experiences and attractions across Ireland. The scheme, which will run from 2016-2020, was officially launched by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan today.
The Capital Investment Supports for Large Tourism Projects have been designed to support large tourism projects with significant economic potential and the ability to:

• Boost overseas visitor growth;
• Create Jobs;
• Promote Fáilte Ireland’s existing destination brands – Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East and Dublin a Breath of Fresh Air.

Speaking today, Minister O’Donovan said:

“This capital investment will allow us to support high impact projects around the country and will underpin our overall strategy for sustained tourism growth which benefits all the regions. The Government is committed to job creation, rural development and tourism growth and this type of funding allows us to deliver on all three.”