Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
22. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, on the development of the Dublin-Galway greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14771/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraLast year I asked Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to manage the development of the Dublin-Galway greenway project. Since then my officials have been involved in a number of discussions with TII to progress a range of matters in relation to the project. In particular, they have discussed the construction of an underpass under the railway line in Athlone this Easter and the subsequent extension of the greenway to the banks of the Shannon.
Further discussions have also been held with TII and representatives from Meath and Kildare County Councils and Waterways Ireland to progress and finalise sections of this greenway in counties Kildare and Meath.
As a result of this work, it is planned that it will be possible to cycle off-road from Maynooth to the banks of the Shannon later this year, a distance of approximately 100km and a very significant addition to our greenways infrastructure.
In regard to further progress of the greenway west of the Shannon, officials are working with TII and other stakeholders to put in place a process to develop a Code of Best Practice for Greenways as set out in the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways.
