To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether his Department has provided funding to VisitIreland for 2009-10. (277038)

DCMS does not provide funding to VisitIreland.

VisitBritain who receive grant in aid from DCMS will be sponsoring the Northern Ireland Tourist Board's annual awards at a cost of £5,000.00 plus VAT during the financial year 2009-10.