Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
591. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the extension of an existing walkway (details supplied) in west Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39305/15]
View answerWhile the proposed walkway-cycleway has merit it is a matter for Cork County Council (CCC), in the first instance, to develop a project outline and if funding is required submit an application to my Department under whatever funding programme is in place at that time.
I know that CCC are developing and progressing plans for a number of greenways at present. As the Deputy will appreciate given limited resources, both at local authority and national level, only those projects which have the best chance of securing funding are submitted to my Department.
Planning and land ownership issues have proven to be obstacles in progressing a number of greenway around the country and can be time consuming to resolve. In the event of CCC supporting this proposal and working with you and your constituent to put in place the statutory requirements necessary my Department would in turn be supportive of exploring the extension of the Walks Scheme to encourage landowner participation.
