Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2025
447. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports his Department has provided towards the establishment of community hotels in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15811/25]
View answerThe role of this Department in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.
I am acutely aware of the importance of local hotels for communities throughout Ireland. I understand the economic and societal roles played by local hotels in regional towns, however I can confirm that my Department has no role in providing supports towards the establishment of community hotels.
