Written answers

Friday, 6 September 2019

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Greenways Development

Photo of Marc MacSharryMarc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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1645. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of projects (details supplied). [36756/19]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The current status of the projects in question as sought by the Deputy are outlined below:

South Kerry Greenway:Funding was awarded to this project in 2014. To date, no construction has been carried out. A planning application was submitted to An Bord Pleanála in August 2018 and an Oral Hearing is scheduled for 8th October 2019. I await their decision.

Galway to Moycullen Greenway:This project was also awarded funding in 2014 and construction has yet to begin on the route. I understand that work on route options is ongoing.

Great Western Greenway:42km of the Great Western Greenway is currently cycleable between Achill and Westport. I recently awarded €3.2m to Mayo County Council to extend the Great Western Greenway in the Clew Bay area at Achill Sound, Bunnacurry and towards Murrisk.

Suir Blueway:21km of the 53km Blueway along the River Suir is now open as a Greenway. Last year my Department awarded €765,000 to improve the quality of this route.

Waterford Greenway:This 46km Greenway has been a great success since opening in 2016 and remains in use by a large number of tourists, both local and overseas, all throughout the year. Last year my Department awarded Waterford City and County Council €1,455,000 for improvement works on the Greenway to address a number of outstanding issues. Additional funding has now been made available to bring the Greenway into the heart of Waterford City Centre. I expect that this will see a greater numbers accessing the Waterford City from the Greenway.

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