Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
218. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a specific funding allocation has been drawn down by a local authority (details supplied); if so, the details of the funding that was spent; if the works applied for have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14964/22]
View answer219. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been allocated to a local authority (details supplied) for greenways in each of the past three years; if this funding has been drawn down; if the work has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14965/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. As of 20 September 2021 and in line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Investment in Greenway projects is also subject to the requirements of the Public Spending Code and necessary statutory approvals.
Funding drawn down by Mayo County Council on this project, prior to the transfer of responsibility for planning and delivery of greenways to TII in September 2021, was as follows:
2019 - €0
2020 - €348,864
2021 (Prior to 20th September) - €0.00
TII is best placed to advise on the current status of the project and any funding drawn down since 20 September 2021. Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
