Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2014
576. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, following his recent visit to Drogheda greenway, he will make additional funding available in County Louth and east Meath for additional greenway cycling paths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43209/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll available funding for the delivery of greenways under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014 - 2016 and the Government Stimulus Package 2014/2015 is now fully committed.
However, it is likely, given the popularity and success of the greenways already delivered, that funding may become available from other sources over the coming years. The EU Structural Funds Programme 2014-2020 is currently being finalised and there may be significant opportunities for cycle infrastructure development under Interreg and the Rural Development Programmes. I understand that a number of local authorities are already positioning themselves to benefit from such opportunities.
