Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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281. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposed breakdown in spending of the active travel budget in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2320/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities.

Discussions are ongoing with the National Transport Authority to determine the projects and precise funding allocations for 2022. I understand that this work is likely to be completed later this week and I expect to announce these details shortly.

In December I announced funding of €60m for the development of Greenways in 2022 by TII.

The commitment in the Programme for Government to provide a step-change in funding for Cycling and Walking is being delivered. This year will see infrastructure delivered all around the country that will provide safe, segregated cycling infrastructure along with improved footpaths and crossing points that will make crossing the road safer for all pedestrians.

I will arrange for the Deputy to be sent the breakdown of Active Travel funding allocations when these are finalized.