Darren O'Rourke
Question:292. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Boyne Greenway project; the progress that will be made in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2390/23]
View answerWednesday, 18 January 2023
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct 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.
I refer to your recent parliamentary question, Ref. No. 2390/23, to Mr Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Transport. The position in relation to your enquiry is as follows.
The Boyne Greenway and Navigation project is being delivered by Meath County Council, with funding provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) as the Sanctioning Authority.
The project is currently at Phase 2: Options Selection of the TII Project Manager's Guidelines for Greenway Projects. It is expected to have the preferred route option determined by Q2 2023.
Subject to TII approval, Meath County Council and their technical advisors will then progress with Phase 3: Design and Environmental Evaluation, and Phase 4: Statutory Processes, culminating in an application for Planning Consent by the end of Q2 2024.
I hope that this information is of assistance to you.