Cycling Facilities Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Ceisteanna (835)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

835. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for a cycle lane at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry. [8223/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

My Department is fully supportive of the development of cycleways especially where, in addition to providing a valuable amenity for the local community, they provide a safe route for cycling to local schools and other amenities. However, the provision of cycle infrastructure is a matter for the relevant local authority, which is Kerry County Council in this case.

In relation to the provision of funding by this Department, Kerry County Council submitted two proposals under the current National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016. All proposals are currently being assessed against criteria outlined in the NCN funding call in August 2013.  A decision and announcement of the successful projects is expected in the coming weeks. 

Any decision to include a section of cycleway from Castlemaine to Milltown in future funding calls would be a matter for Kerry County Council.