Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding provided for cycling facilities in Kildare in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [29933/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area.

Kildare County Council received an allocation of just over €13.6 million under the NTA's Active Travel Programme in 2022 for walking and cycling projects, with just under €10 million being allocated in 2023. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer in relation to specific funding for cycling facilities. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.