Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2015
245. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has received an application from Longford Tourism for funding to develop a cycle route from Killashee to Keena in County Longford; the progress of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41148/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department recently invited expressions of interest from a variety of organisations, agencies and groups in respect of the funding of recreational Infrastructure projects, should funding become available.
This initiative has generated a considerable amount of interest and I can confirm that an expression of interest was received from Longford Tourism. My Department is currently carrying out a detailed assessment of each expression of interest received. This assessment process, which I envisage will be completed over the coming weeks, will allow projects to be prioritised for any funding which is made available.
