Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a national cycle network and national cycling strategy will be published; and his views on the need for additional cycling infrastructure in Dublin city. [22274/25]

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 and Greenways infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the development and delivery of individual projects.

It is critical that active travel infrastructure is implemented in a considered manner that has been informed by multi-criteria analyses that consider a range of factors including potential demand, safety, and social benefits. In this regard, three cycling strategies have been developed in recent years that set out a cohesive cycling infrastructure network. The National Cycle Network (NCN) sets out the inter-urban cycling network (approximately 3,500km) around the country linking urban centres, this network will include many existing and planned Greenway routes. Cycle Connects represents the intra-urban cycling network (in all regions excepting the Greater Dublin Area) which sets out routes within urban centres in each county. The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) Cycle Network Plan sets out cycle networks within the GDA. Delivery of these strategies is underway with funding of c. €360M provided in 2025 to fund active travel and greenway infrastructure. €45 million was allocated to Dublin City Council in 2025.

Funding commitments for 2026 and beyond for this investment programme are currently under consideration as part of the review of the National Development Plan. Significant cycling infrastructure has been delivered in Dublin City in recent years and I expect that track record of delivery to continue with the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) Cycle Network Plan informing future route selection and delivery.