National Heritage Plan

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Ceisteanna (535)

Seán Kyne

Ceist:

535. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the national walkway scheme; the number of walkways established; the number of applications awaiting consideration by his Department; his plans to extend the numbers of walks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Ann Phelan)

There are now 39 trails covered by the Walks Scheme and there are currently no applications under the Walks Scheme with my Department awaiting consideration.

The number of participants on the Walks Scheme currently stands at 1,896 and payments to participants on the Walks Scheme in 2015 will be in the region of €1.8 million.