Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2024
106. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for consideration in providing a greenway from a village to a forest park (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37753/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
I understand that TII do not currently have a greenway planned between the village of Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, Co Chorcaí to Gougane Barra National Forest Park. For new projects to be considered, Cork County Council would need to carry out an initial assessment on the rationale for the proposal and, if appropriate, submit a request to TII for the provision of funds. This would then be assessed for feasibility and prioritisation against all other applications for funding.
