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Rural Recreation Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2020

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Ceisteanna (609)

Duncan Smith

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609. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the Barrow blueway; the timeline for opening the blueway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29813/20]

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Arising from the first and second calls under the Rural Regeneration scheme, 63 Category 1 projects have been approved for funding of €131 million and 76 Category 2 projects have been approved for funding of €35 million. Category 1 relates to major projects that can drive sustainable rural regeneration and development, while Category 2 supports projects that require development funding to bring projects to a stage where they are ready to apply under Category 1 calls.

The Barrow Blueway project was approved for funding of €5,067,941 under the second call for Category 1 applications. The lead party in the proposal is Kildare County Council. My Department is updated on a quarterly basis on the progress of approved RRDF projects by the lead party for each project. Based on these reports, I understand that work commenced on the project in July 2020, with an estimated completion date of Q2 2022. If more detailed information is required on the progress of the project, I would advise the Deputy to contact the Council directly.

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