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Greenways Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2022

Thursday, 3 March 2022

Ceisteanna (101, 105)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

101. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to build the South Kerry Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12094/22]

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Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

105. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with Transport Infrastructure Ireland in relation to the South Kerry Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12095/22]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 105 together.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) became the Approving Authority for Greenways in September 2021 and have allocated €1.7m to progress the South Kerry Greenway in 2022.

I understand that discussions are ongoing between TII and Kerry County Council to progress this iconic route through the Public Spending Code and the implications of the planning permission granted for the majority of the route. Some elements remain without planning permission and this will be addressed over the coming months. I would not imagine that funding would be an issue, once the Public Spending Code and TII Project Management Guidelines are followed, as my Department is providing significant funding for Greenways through TII.

I have not personally engaged with TII in relation to this specific project but am updated on progress on Greenways by officials in my Department who engage with TII on a regular basis.

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