As Minister for Transport I am very much committed to encouraging a greater uptake in the numbers walking and cycling. The new Programme for Government – Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €1.8 billion over the lifetime of the Government which will ensure the provision of improved active travel infrastructure in our major cities.
The Deputy will be aware that my Department receives a vast amount of correspondence in relation to various matters, including walking and cycling infrastructure.
I can confirm to the Deputy that numerous pieces of correspondence supporting the plan have been received; however, correspondence is not recorded in a manner that allows for the provision of the type of detailed information requested.
In relation to correspondence received by the National Transport Authority I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.