Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 July 2024
56. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided for new cycle lanes and cycle lane maintenance respectively in each of the past five years, by local authority, in tabular form. [30459/24]
View answerAs 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 have responsibility for the allocation of this funding to walking and cycling projects in each local authority area. The NTA oversee the selection and development of these projects in partnership with local authorities around the country.
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.
In relation to day to day cycle lane maintenance, there is currently no specific funding stream available for such works. Departmental officials are working with their counterparts in the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform ahead of Budget 2025 to find a workable solution for this matter. The overall issue of ongoing maintenance of active travel infrastructure in order to make it both safe and attractive for use is one which my Department is keen to address.
