Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 March 2023

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Questions (78, 79)

Ivana Bacik

Question:

78. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if his Department maintains data as to the proportion of active travel funding spent by local authorities on new infrastructure, compared with the restoration of existing infrastructure; and, if so, for a breakdown of the proportion of active travel funding spent by each local authority in 2022 on new infrastructure, compared with existing infrastructure such as repair of footpaths (in tabular form). [11841/23]

Ivana Bacik

Question:

79. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if his Department maintains data on the funding provided to local authorities in 2022 for footpath repair; and, if so, the amount of funding drawn down by each local authority in 2022 for repair of pavements.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11843/23]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 79 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. The National Transport Authority (NTA), meanwhile, has responsibility for the allocation of funding to specific projects and oversight of their development, in cooperation with the relevant local authorities.

While the majority of this funding is dedicated to the development and construction of new walking and cycling infrastructure, a proportion is earmarked for protection and renewal of existing footpaths and cycle lanes.

Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA 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