Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected impact of the rising cost of construction materials on the proposed cycleway bridge in Athlone; and the contingency to facilitate increased costs that is included in the contract. [29009/22]

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. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. 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.