Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2015
180. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application for funding from a group (details supplied) for €100,000 for a cycle path; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5126/15]
View answerNo formal application has been received from the group in question. However officials from my Department are meeting with proponents of the scheme today. All funding under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 and the Government Stimulus Package for the development of greenways is now fully committed.
However, it is possible, given the popularity and success of greenways already delivered, that funding may become available from other sources over the coming years. The EU Structural Funds Programme 2014-2020 is currently being finalised and there may be significant opportunities for cycle infrastructure development under Interreg and the Rural Development Programmes. I understand that a number of local authorities have positioned themselves to benefit from such opportunities and I would encourage all local authorities and community groups to progress work on any potential Greenways in their locality should such funding come available.
