Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
1517. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the budget allocation for the walks scheme developmental fund in the years 2025 and 2026 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39382/26]
View answerThe Walks Scheme Development Fund (WSDF) is available to local development companies to support and enhance trails that are already on the Walks Scheme.
A maximum of €10,000 funding is available for small-scale capital works that can include trail surface improvements, signage and waymarking, new picnic and recreation areas, and rerouting of trails away from busy roads etc. These projects are led by local development companies in collaboration with landowners, community trail management organisations and other stakeholders.
Details of the budget allocation for WSDF for 2025 and 2026 are as follows:
|
Walks Scheme Development Fund |
2025 |
2026 |
|
Funding announced |
€465,114 |
€485,679 |
|
Additional one off projects approved (for example additional works arising from storm damage) |
€55,430 |
|
|
Total |
€520,544 |
€485,679
|
