Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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601. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the up-to-date position with a project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47391/23]

Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)
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The Barrow Blueway Project is a significant initiative which will support communities and create exciting opportunities for recreation and ways to experience interesting places from new perspectives. Kildare County Council is the Project Manager for the Barrow Blueway Project and is responsible for the overall project delivery.

Waterways Ireland is responsible for the delivery of the canal-side works elements while the roadside works elements are being undertaken by Kildare County Council. Waterways Ireland has completed all path works as of September 2023 which comprises of 36km of canal-side works.

Both project partners are responsible for the delivery of ancillary infrastructure, including signage and visitor facilities. A report has been finalised setting out these requirements, and procurement is in progress.

Kildare County Council publishes project updates for the Barrow Blueway regularly on its website www.kildarecoco.ie.