Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
614. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be a new round of funding for cycleways under the national cycle network funding scheme; if so, when the funding will come on stream in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2731/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt present, there will be no funding calls in 2015 for the further development of the National Cycle Network.
All funding under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 and the Government Stimulus Package for the development of greenways is now fully committed.
However, it is possible, given the popularity and success of 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 have positioned themselves to benefit from such opportunities and I would encourage all local authorities and community groups to progress work on any potential Greenways in their locality should such funding come available.
