Written answers

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Departmental Funding

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated in 2020 to each of the local authorities in the greater Dublin area and the regional cities under the sustainable transport measures grants; the amounts actually expended and reclaimed by each; the amounts provided in each local authority for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23624/21]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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In Budget 2020 my Department was allocated a total of €130 million to support walking and cycling projects in towns and cities under the Active Travel programme. This year, we have seen a significant increase in funding, in line with the Government’s prioritisation of Active Travel and Greenways. I was delighted to announce earlier this year an allocation of €240 million to Active Travel projects in the Greater Dublin Area and the regional cities under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) fund, along with an additional €72.8 million to projects in the other 19 local authorities. An additional €50 million has been allocated to the Department’s Greenways programme. This increase in funding to a total of approximately €360 million in 2021 will not only support the construction and improvement of walking and cycling infrastructure but also the deployment of almost 250 Active Travel staff in local authorities around the country.

The STMG fund is delivered through the Transport Development Division of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Deputy may be aware that funding drawdown over the course of any individual year, and end-of-year final expenditure, is dependent upon a number of factors, such as specific project progress.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, for a breakdown of 2020 spending and 2021 allocation by local authority, I have referred the Deputy's question to that organization for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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