Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2024
153. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the annual estimated cost of improved accessibility for people with disabilities-safer routes to school funding increase for the years 2025 to 2029. [28732/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra154. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the annual estimated cost of the safer routes to school scheme for the years 2025 to 2029. [28733/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 154 together.
In March 2021, I launched the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme which will support Active Travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The programme aims to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities. This will help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to school by providing the necessary infrastructure.
The Safe Routes to School Programme is funded by my Department through the National Transport Authority (NTA) and is supported by the Department of Education. An Taisce’s Green-Schools is co-ordinating the programme, while funding will be made available to local authorities which will play a key part in delivering the infrastructure along access routes and at the school gate.
Noting the role of the NTA in the matter I have referred your question to them for answer. If you do not received a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.
