Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Galway to Athlone section of the Galway - Dublin Greenway; if the results of the public consultation which took place over the summer for this section will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59657/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned, it will be vital that any proposed Greenway have the support of the relevant Local Authority as funding is only provided by TII to Local Authorities.This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a schedule of all greenway and blueway projects currently approved and or underway; the stage each section is at as of 2 December 2021; and the estimated full completion date. [59658/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned, it will be vital that any proposed Greenway have the support of the relevant Local Authority as funding is only provided by TII to Local Authorities.This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project. 

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Blueways come under the remit of Waterways Ireland, noting this, I have referred your questions to the Minister for Housing , Local Government and Heritage for a direct reply.