Written answers
Thursday, 11 April 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Active Travel
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the oversight of Active Travel spend; the role of his Department, NTA, local authority and others in same; the initial cost estimate of the Ashbourne R135 Cycle Network Design in Ashbourne, County Meath; the cost to date and the expected full cost at completion; the original expected date for completion of this project and the expected date for completion now; the way responsibility for cost overruns and delays are handled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15925/24]
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.
The Department maintains oversight of the overall spend of the Active Travel Programme through informal weekly meetings and formal quarterly oversight meetings with the NTA. The NTA in turn work closely with local authorities at project level, overseeing the progress of the 1000+ projects being funded around the country under the Active Travel Programme and monitoring spend and timeframe. Any projects of significant concern are flagged by the NTA to the Department during scheduled meetings.
Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your specific queries relating to the Ashbourne R135 Cycle Network Design project to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
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