Written Answers. - Hotel Refurbishment and Rebuilding. – Dáil Éireann (26th Dáil) – Tuesday, 25 Feb 1992

Written Answers. - Hotel Refurbishment and Rebuilding.

Michael Lowry

Question:

17 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has any plans to introduce a financial programme for hotel refurbishment and rebuilding outside the greater urban areas of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Donal Carey

Question:

21 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has any plans to introduce a financial programme for hotel refurbishment and rebuilding, outside the greater urban areas of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

John V. Farrelly

Question:

47 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has any plans to introduce a financial programme for hotel refurbishment and rebuilding, outside the greater urban areas of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Michael Creed

Question:

58 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has any plans to introduce a financial programme for hotel refurbishment and rebuilding, outside the greater urban areas of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications (Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 17, 21, 47 and 58 together.

I have no plans at present to introduce a grant scheme for hotel refurbishment and rebuilding, outside the greater urban areas of the country.

However, investment in a range of accommodation, including the construction of hotels, qualifies for tax relief at preferential rates under the capital allowances facility up to the end of the current tax year.

Dáil Éireann debate - Tuesday, 25 Feb 1992