Leas Ceann Chomhairle Deputy John McGuinness is welcoming the announcement given by the MInister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, regarding the Greenways around the county of Kilkenny. Speaking to KCLR news he explained where the breakdown of the funds will go for the county:
Kilkenny will receive €1,700,000 for the greenway in the county.
AT – N76 Callan Bypass Kilkenny County Council €1,000,000.00. Inistioge (Woodstock Estate) to New Ross Kilkenny County Council €400,000.00 Greenway.
NRO Regional Greenways Support 2025 KK Kilkenny County Council €100,000.00 LA Eng Support.
AT – N77 Kilkenny City Ring Road Cycle Facility Upgrade Kilkenny County Council €200,000.00.
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have announced €67 million in funding for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in 2025. This allocation is dedicated to developing walking and cycling facilities that offer safe, sustainable and healthier transportation options to communities. )