Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a status update in relation to the proposed greenway Collooney to Bellaghy, given that Transport Infrastructure Ireland has assumed responsibility for the development of all greenways. [2674/23]

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if work by his Department has been lost with the transfer of responsibility to TII or if his Department intends to progress the project using this knowledge gather to advance the project, given that over €350,000 in public money has already been spent on feasibility, preliminary works, public consultation and landowner consultation for the Collooney-Bellaghy Greenway. [2675/23]

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline TII is working towards for the delivery of the Collooney-Bellaghy Greenway. [2676/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 to 198, inclusive, together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. As the Deputy is aware, since 20 September 2021 and in line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, 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 the proposed Collooney to Bellaghy greenway.

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

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the methodology being used by TII to prioritise the chronology of the delivery of greenways. [2677/23]

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a ring-fenced multi-annual budget within TII for the development of greenways; and, if so, the amount that it is. [2678/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. As of 20 September 2021 and in line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Investment in Greenway projects is also subject to the requirements of the Public Spending Code and necessary statutory approvals.

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