Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2233. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress as provided for under the programme for partnership Government on a €100 million capital investment in the Wild Atlantic Way and greenways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34071/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMinister of State, Deputy Griffin and I were pleased to launch the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways in Moate last Friday (20 July). I was delighted to secure funding of €53m in the NDP for projects to be constructed in 2019 to 2021 and I expect to be in a position to award funding in early 2019.
I also secured an additional €32.6m for tourism product development as part of the review of the Capital Plan which means that now there is now just under €133 million available for investment up to the end of 2022. This capital funding will be invested in Fáilte Ireland's experience brands including the Wild Atlantic Way. While the Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in these experience brands, it does not have a role in managing or developing these projects. Accordingly, I am referring this aspect of the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.
