Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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1327. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the Glenbeigh to Renard greenway to be completed. [19629/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​Under the National Cycle Network (NCN) Funding Programme 2014-2016, €3.4m was awarded to Kerry County Council (KCC) for the construction of the Glenbeigh to Renard greenway. As the Deputy is aware, this project has experienced significant challenges in terms of costs, planning, engineering and engagement with local landowners which has resulted in the delay in delivering the project within the timeframe of the funding programme. The focus to date for KCC has been on progressing the planning and design elements of the route. My officials continue to work closely with the project team in KCC to endeavour to progress this project. My Department is developing a new Strategy on Greenways to underpin the future development and funding of greenways. The proposed Strategy will include a recommended approach to be taken by authorities and agencies tasked with delivering greenway infrastructure to issues concerning land access/ownership. The Department will undertake a public consultation process in the near future to inform the development of the new Greenways Strategy and all interested parties will have the opportunity to submit their views on such issues during the public consultation process.