Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
1399. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the 2024 and 2025 budget allocation for the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme within his Department, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2860/25]
View answerThe Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure such as walking trails, cycleways, water-based recreation sites and mountain trails.
The budget allocation for ORIS and associated outdoor recreation investments was €16 million in 2024 and the same provision has been made for 2025. The 2024 allocation was increased during the year to €17.5 million through savings available elsewhere in order to meet additional demand under the scheme.
ORIS 2024/2025 was launched on 17th October last year. The scheme is currently open for applications through local authorities and local development companies. I look forward to announcing successful projects later in the year.
