Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the controls, that is, audits, reports, inspections and so on he has in place to ensure walking and cycling funds received by local authorities in 2020 and the first and second quarter of 2021 have been used solely for walking and cycling initiatives. [34718/21]

Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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121. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he will take in circumstances in which local authorities have used walking and cycling funds received in 2020 and the first and second quarter of 2021 for projects in which road maintenance, not walking or cycling elements, represents the biggest share of the budget. [34719/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together.

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development, implementation and oversight of public and sustainable transport infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities to ensure that projects are delivered as intended.

Theindividual projects and programmes are subject to compliance with the Public Spending Code, including its requirements in relation to appraisal and Sanctioning Authority approval points.

Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.