Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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429. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progress of greenways in County Meath, including the funding provided to date and the timelines for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21027/22]

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.  Since September 2021, responsibility for the planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is now a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals.

With regard to funding, prior to the assignment of responsibility for greenways to TII, €750,000 was allocated under the Carbon Tax Funding Round in 2020 to fund of the initial phases of the Boyne Valley Greenway. €505,000 was drawn down by the Local Authority in 2020.

Noting TII's responsibilities in relation to greenways, I have referred your question to TII  for a direct reply in relation to current status of this project and any funding allocated since 20th September 2021. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.