Johnny Guirke (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to expand active travel in rural towns, villages and counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6215/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel.

The Programme for Government committed around €360 million per annum to walking and cycling across the lifetime of the Government. The vast majority of this funding is allocated to the National Transport Authority (NTA) through the Department of Transport for its Active Travel Infrastructure Programme.

Over €290 million has been allocated by the Department of Transport to the NTA in 2025 for Active Travel measures around the country. The NTA disperses this funding to all local authorities, works with them to identify walking and cycling projects and oversees their delivery. Of that €290 million, just under €61 million has been allocated to counties outside of the Greater Dublin Area and regional cities.

Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer.

If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.