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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Questions (230, 231, 232, 234)

Brian Leddin

Question:

230. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the number of new active transport infrastructure projects completed in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51369/22]

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Brian Leddin

Question:

231. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the number of upgraded active transport infrastructure projects completed in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51370/22]

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Brian Leddin

Question:

232. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of active transport infrastructure completed in 2021 including location of delivery, length of active transport route at each location, cost of project and nature of work completed in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51372/22]

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Brian Leddin

Question:

234. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of all the proposed active transport projects that applied for funding in 2021 but were incomplete by the end of Q4 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51374/22]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 230, 231, 232 and 234 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. In 2021, approximately €313 million was allocated through the National Transport Authority (NTA) to local authorities to fund walking and cycling around the country. The NTA works with the local authorities to determine funding for specific projects and oversees their development.

While this investment marked a large increase in the delivery and expenditure on Active Travel between 2020 and 2021, there was a significant under-spend last year compared to available funds. Factors constraining delivery of Active Travel infrastructure in 2021 included the impact of COVID restrictions, planning issues and staffing constraints. In 2022, however, many of the larger budgets and projects have now bedded-in, new staff are being recruited by the local authorities, and the situation is improving. We expect a much higher draw-down on available funds this year leading to increased delivery.

Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have referred your specific questions to that agency for a more detailed reply . Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Question No. 231 answered with Question No. 230.
Question No. 232 answered with Question No. 230.
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