Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider prioritising Cork city for a walkability study. [37493/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, earlier this year the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, or CMATS, was published and sets out a twenty year investment strategy for transport in the city and its metropolitan area. The Strategy was developed by the National Transport Authority in co-operation with the local authorities.

CMATS looks at all modes of transport, including active travel, and sets out an ambitious range of infrastructure improvements and other measures designed to improve the sustainability of transport in the area. CMATS sets out a range of proposed improvements to the walking infrastructure within the metropolitan area and also states that walkability audits will be carried out with a view to assessing footway widths, public lighting, wayfinding, permeability and removing street clutter in the early part of the Strategy.

Noting the NTA’s responsibility in relation to these matters,  I have forwarded your query to them for a direct reply.  Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.