Recreational Facilities Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (928)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

928. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport noting that it is the intention of the National Transport Authority to pursue a cycling and walking greenway along the Royal Canal in Dublin city, if he will ask Iarnród Éireann, the Railway Procurement Agency and Dublin City Council to assess the viability of opening a new walkway along the Royal Canal, sixth level, from Shandon Gardens to the seventh lock with a new footbridge at the seventh lock railway crossing linking to the existing Greenway route; and if, in particular, this option will be explored alongside any re-lining work that might be undertaken by Waterways Ireland along that level. [55466/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

The development of walking and cycling facilities within the Greater Dublin Area is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant local authority, which is Dublin City Council in this case.

The NTA provides funding to local authorities for a range of schemes to benefit pedestrians, including new walkways, under the Sustainable Transport Management Grants Programme. Accordingly, I have sent your request to the NTA and have asked them to reply to you directly in relation to the above matter.