Written answers
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Greenways Provision
Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the applications for funding that were submitted for a section of greenway in County Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9942/23]
Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list the funding applications made by Mayo County Council for a specific project (details supplied) for the past five years; if he will list the funding amount sought; the funding amount approved; the location of same, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9952/23]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways.
Since 2018 and prior to the 20th September 2021, two applications were made for funding to the Department; one application in 2018/19 for sections of the Clew Bay Greenway and another in 2020 as part of the Carbon Tax Funding round to support the initial phases of the Ballina - Castlebar - Westport Interurban Greenway project. The table below summarises the total amount sought and granted over the period 2018/19 to 2021.
| Greenway | Sections applied for | Amount Sought between 2018/19 and 2021 | Amount granted between 2018/19 and 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clew Bay Greenway | Achill Sound and extension to Bunnacurry and Belclare to Murrisk | €5.43 m | €5.5 |
| Ballina Castlebar Westport Interurban Greenway | Viaduct Westport (Great Western Greenway)- Moy Cycle bridge, Ballina | €0.95m | €0.95m |
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.
I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to TII for a direct reply in relation to applications made and funding granted post September 2021. In addition, they will be able to answer the specific query relating to the Murrisk to Louisburgh/Roonagh project.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
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