Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
190. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the purpose of recently announced funding (details supplied); the locations within County Mayo in which the funding will be used; the number of kilometres it will include; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36809/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI was delighted to be able to announce increased funding for greenways next year, including €5.15m allocated toward the Great Western Greenway in County Mayo.
This increased funding ensures that the full costs of the project will now be met by the Exchequer and will support construction on a 4.8km stretch of the Westport to Louisburgh section near Belclare and Murrisk and also a separate 8.35km stretch on Achill, from Achill Sound toward Bunnacurry. These sections will eventually form part of a Greenway around the entire Bay and will see Greenway from Roonagh via Louisburgh to Westport and from Achill Sound to Keel.
I look forward to supporting the continued development of this important infrastructure.
