Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I refer to the provision of safe and segregated cycle lanes. I understand the Department is carrying out a review in this area. I welcome the rolling out of numerous greenways around the country. That is fantastic but we also have existing space on our road networks and many tertiary local roads that are under-utilised. These could be improved and utilised for better cycling facilities to link up those greenways and towns. I ask that the Department accelerates that process and tries to move that forward. Currently, what is seen as a liability by many local authorities could be a huge asset. The space that is there and the huge corridors on some regional roads and national secondary roads could very well be utilised to provide safe cycle lanes, to give everyone an opportunity to get from A to B in a much safer way.

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