Kevin O'Keeffe
Ceist:1356. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the greenway in east County Cork; and if a design work is in place. [54322/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 January 2018
Ceisteanna (1356)
Freagraí scríofa
My Department has not provided funding for the development of a Greenway in east County Cork and I am not in a position to provide any information to the Deputy on the status of the Greenway. I understand, however, that Cork County Council is progressing plans to develop the disused rail line between Youghal and Midleton as a Greenway. Cork County Council would be best placed to advise the Deputy on the current status of those plans.
My Department is currently developing a strategy for the future development of Greenways. I would advise local authorities to have as much preparatory work in place as possible, including planning and design, in advance of the next round of funding being made available for Greenways. I expect the next funding call to take place later in 2018 following the publication of the Greenways Strategy.