I propose to take Questions Nos. 1123 and 1140 together.
I have yet to decide on how the €100 million earmarked for Smarter Travel projects in the Programme for Government is to be invested. However, I am confident that investment in greenways will continue given the economic and social benefits they bring to communities, particularly those in rural areas.
As the Deputy will be aware, funding from my Department for the delivery of greenways is awarded to local authorities by way of a competitive process. In advance of future funding calls it would be important for interested parties and/or local authorities with a project in mind to endeavour to have all statutory requirements, land ownership/access issues etc. in place so as to be well placed to compete for any funding which comes on stream over the coming years.