Darren O'Rourke
Ceist:99. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for green schools travel within his Department increased by 20%. [14003/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
99. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost in 2021 if the budget for green schools travel within his Department increased by 20%. [14003/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that my Department has a current expenditure allocation in 2020 of €1.65 million for the An Taisce Green-Schools Travel Programme and that funding is provided through the National Transport Authority (NTA). Based on the 2020 figure, a 20% increase in 2021 would cost €330,000.
The Deputy is aware that the Programme for Government commits toward a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland, with a particular emphasis on sustainable mobility, including walking and cycling. I look forward to working with all stakeholders, including the NTA and An Taisce in relation to the Green Schools Programme, as we look to transform how we travel in Ireland.