Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

In respect of the great western greenway it is important to acknowledge the council's work and especially the co-operation of the landowners and farmers which is essential if one is trying to do a project such as this. The key thing at the end of any feasibility study is the cost. In the case of the great western greenway, the cost was €1.4 million for phase 1 and €1.75 million for phase 2. There is a 50:50 split in the cost with the whole project costing just in excess of €3 million. By contrast, the other attractive project along the Boyne Valley would cost €13 million without getting any land along the way. These can be relatively inexpensive or rather expensive. I look forward to examining the proposals mentioned by Deputy Griffin. I am not familiar with the spot but the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, assures me it is a good spot.

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