Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding/support available for a community group (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4067/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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All funding available to my Department for the development of cycleways/greenways is fully committed up to the end of 2016.  It is possible, given the success of the projects already delivered, that funding may become available from other sources over the coming years.

I am familiar with the details of the proposed project having met with representatives of Boyneside Trail Ltd in November, 2014.  Should any funding become available for the purpose of greenway design or development this project can be considered, but it should be noted that funding for this purpose is normally awarded following a competitive process.

The LEADER programme may also be a possible source of funding for progressing the initial stages of this project.

Finally, I  always recommend that Community Groups work closely with the relevant local authority to continue to progress plans for suitable projects so that when funding does become available that they are in a position to apply for that funding.