Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
320. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the review of the code of best practice for national and regional greenways will formally be commenced by TII; the timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14697/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual National and Regional Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). They are tasked with maintaining the Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways.
The Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways was published in late 2021 following its development and finalisation by a sub-group made up of a range of representatives from the rural recreation, tourism, sport, farming, local business development and transport sectors. The intention of the Code is to ensure a transparent and pragmatic approach in relation to the delivery of Greenways and ensuring that landowners are engaged with throughout the development process.
On finalisation, TII committed to a review of the Code after 5 years which will fall in November 2026. This review has been brought forward following on from discussion of the Code at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport in November 2025.
A review of the Code will be carried out in parallel with a review of the Strategy for National and Regional Greenways (which was published in 2018) – the Strategy is a matter for the Department of Transport. TII have advised my officials that the terms of reference for the review of the Code have now been drafted. Work is currently underway to finalise the arrangements for the review process, including engaging a consultant, determining the proposed work streams, timelines, stakeholder engagement etc. It is envisaged that the review of both the Code and the Strategy will conclude this year. It is not possible to be more exact at this time given that the structure of the review is still be finalised.
