€750,000 funding for Boyne Greenway and Navigation Scheme

Meath East TD and Justice Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed funding of €750,000 for the Boyne Greenway & Navigation Scheme.

Minister McEntee said: “I’m delighted that this funding has been announced and it will help to significantly progress this project on, covering the feasibility, planning and design for a 26.5 km section from Oldbridge Estate entrance to Navan.

“Our greenways plays an important role in supporting local communities to create jobs and will bring visitors to our area.

“As we have seen over the course of the lockdown, people are eager to get out into nature and avail of the stunning scenery, especially on our doorstep.

“This funding will support the Greenways Strategy and help local authorities around the country prepare Greenway projects to be ready for construction funding in the coming years.

“Our local greenway will encourage tourism in the future, and will also provide a safe, segregated space for people walking and cycling”.

Fáilte Ireland welcomed the announcement made by Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister Catherine Martin of funding of €4.5million for 26 Greenway Projects nationwide. The funding was allocated under the Carbon Tax Fund 2020 and provides support for feasibility, planning and design for Greenways around the country.

Welcoming today’s announcement Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland said: “Today’s announcement of €4.5million from the Carbon Tax Fund for Greenways is a welcome and timely boost for tourism and the development of world class greenway experiences in Ireland. Fáilte Ireland is extremely pleased to have worked closely with the Department on developing the projects.

"It is critical we invest in the future of walking and cycling for the economic and social wellbeing of our communities and visitors. This funding will complete the feasibility and planning stages of greenway development, therefore ensuring a pipeline of fantastic future projects are ready to be developed when further funding is secured. We are delighted to support the department with this announcement and look forward to engaging with the development of these projects into the future.”