Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 684: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way the €10 million which was allocated in 2009 to develop cycle paths in Dublin along the Grand Canal to Fairview has been put to use; if there is any residual funding for additional stretches of the canal walkway which need to be upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35886/11]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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Since 2009 my Department has recouped €3.4m spent by Dublin City Council and it is expected that a further €1.2m will be recouped this year on the construction and development of the premium cycle route between Portobello and Guild Street. Completion of the proposed route between Sheriff Street and Ossory Road has encountered local difficulties in terms of route selection. Further consideration is being given to the most appropriate route in conjunction with Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority with a view to co-ordination with planned National Transport Authority investment in cycling infrastructure in the area and securing value for money while maximising strategic cycle route delivery.