Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 October 2017
197. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Boyneside cycle way trail project for Drogheda and east County Meath (details supplied); if the necessary funds will be made available to progress the project to boost tourism and physical activity in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42092/17]
View answerMy Department recently undertook a public consultation process to inform the development of a new Greenways Strategy. Meath County Council contributed to this process, highlighting the merit of progressing the project to which the Deputy refers. My officials are currently reviewing the many submissions received from both citizens and stakeholders, including the submission from Meath County Council. My Department is aiming to have the new Strategy completed by the end of the year. Following completion, it is expected that a new round of funding for greenway infrastructure will be announced, subject to the level of funding available.
Given the National Transport Authority’s, NTA's, responsibility for the provision of cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the NTA’s involvement in this project to date, I am forwarding the Deputy’s question to the NTA for any additional comment and direct response to you. If the Deputy has not received a further reply within ten working days, please contact my office.
