Written answers

Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

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Photo of Michael CahillMichael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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379. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to expedite all outstanding accommodation works and compensation agreements with all landowners/farmers along the South Kerry Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59182/25]

Photo of Darragh O'BrienDarragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. I note that there has been significant investment in Greenway schemes in County Kerry, with €8,250,000 allocated in 2025 alone.

Under the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways outlines the compensation arrangement in place for landowners in relation to the acquisition of land for use within a greenway route, this document is maintained by TII.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Photo of Michael CahillMichael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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380. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to the closure of a number of businesses in towns and villages across County Kerry by expediting works to all Greenways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59183/25]

Photo of Darragh O'BrienDarragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. I note that there has been significant investment in Greenway schemes in County Kerry, with €8,250,000 allocated in 2025 alone.

Under the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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