Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
573. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the capital project on the Royal Canal in Dublin 15; when the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29280/16]
View answer584. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding status of schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29402/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 584 together.
The National Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).
Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department provides funding to the NTA for the seven local authorities in the GDA for the implementation of sustainable transport projects such as cycling/walking infrastructure, QBCs, safety, integration and traffic management projects throughout the region. Funding of €23.2m has been allocated to this Programme in 2016. Of this total, I understand that the NTA has allocated €14.7m to Dublin City Council (DCC) to progress 37 different projects including the cycling projects mentioned by the Deputies.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
