Brendan Griffin
Ceist:19. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport when the active travel scheme will open for applications from local authorities in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33196/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 22 June 2022
Ceisteanna (19)
Freagraí scríofa
The Programme for Government committed to an investment of €360 million per annum in walking and cycling over the lifetime of the Government. I consider this investment to be hugely beneficial to our society, our health and our environment, and in particular will contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions as per the Government's Climate Action Plan. It will support projects across the country, in both urban and rural Ireland, as this Government seeks to change the nature of transport in this country.
I announced funding of €289m through the National Transport Authority (NTA) earlier this year for approximately 1,200 Active Travel projects, and this is expected to be the full allocation for the year.
Projects allocated funding under the Active Travel Investment Grants were identified by the local authorities in cooperation with the NTA and a full list is available here I look forward to seeing the planned projects progress and to developing high-quality walking and cycling networks around the country through the increased annual funding over the lifetime of the Government.