Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a scheme is available for the restoration and repair of footpaths; and, if so, the grant limits under this scheme. [57418/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for the overall policy and funding of Active Travel infrastructure. The allocation of this funding to the various local authorities falls to the National Transport Authority (NTA) who are responsible for overseeing the delivery of both new projects and upgrading of existing infrastructure.

Investment in Active Travel infrastructure, including footpaths, has increased significantly in recent years, with around €289 million allocated to the NTA for such projects this year alone.

Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Separately, while my Department provides grant support for road maintenance and renewal programmes under the Regional and Local Road Grant Programme it does not have a specific grant programme for the restoration and repair of footpaths; however, local authorities have the option to fund these types of works from certain grant programmes.