Paul McAuliffe
Question:221. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if any local authority from Dublin applied for greenway funding in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36491/20]
View answerTuesday, 17 November 2020
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The Deputy is likely aware there are two principal programmes supporting the development of greenways.
Firstly there is the programme administered directly by my Department under the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways. This programme typically supports greenways focussed on leisure and tourism albeit my intention is to ensure the better integration of such greenways with their local communities and active travel needs. In July 2020 Fingal County Council was allocated €200,000 to support the design and development of the Fingal Coastal Way, a 32km high quality coastal walking and cycling amenity route that forms part of the East Coast Trail along the north county Dublin coastline between Donabate and Balbriggan. Fingal was the only local authority in Dublin to apply for funding under that funding call.
Secondly there is the programme of urban, commuter focussed greenways in each of the five cities which is administered by the National Transport Authority (NTA). In relation to applications that may have been received by the NTA from Dublin local authorities, I have I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.