Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 253: To ask the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 17 February 2009, his position on including the N3, Navan to Kells road, in the national cycle route as promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7466/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The development of a national cycle network will necessarily take place over an extended period and a number of potential route types are being considered. Canal tow paths, disused rail lines, and State lands could all be used to ensure that the national network has comprehensive coverage and is achieved in the most cost effective manner. While the use of existing road infrastructure will be considered in the context of delivering a comprehensive and safe network, it is too early, at this stage, to take a definitive position on the N3 or, indeed, any individual stretch of road.