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€3.3M Active Travel Funding Boost For Clare

Clare is set to benefit from an active travel allocation of over 3.3 million-euro for the coming year.

The National Transport Authority has confirmed funding for thirteen projects here, along with €450,000 for staff costs at Clare County Council’s Active Travel Office and €500,000 for bus stop enhancements.

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The Tulla Road Active Travel Scheme is the biggest beneficiary receiving over €1.5m, while Clonmoney, Toonagh, Lakyle, Ballycar, Caherea, Ennis and Holy Family National Schools and Ennis Gaelscoil will all benefit from Safe Routes To School funding.

Inagh based Green Party Deputy Leader and outgoing Senator Roisín Garvey says it’s vital the funds are spent on infrastructure and not consultants.

You can listen to the full interview below.

Clare Funding Allocations 

Tulla Road – Active Travel Scheme €1,530,000

Limerick Road (incl. St. Flannans Drive) Active Travel Scheme, Ennis – €150,000

Holy Family National School Ennis – €180,000

Gaelscoil Ennis  – €100,000

Ennis National School – €130,000

Ennis Town Enhancement – €100,000

Ardnacrusha to Athlunkard Bridge – €100,000

Clare County Council Active Travel Office – Staff Costs €450,000

Clonmoney National School – €10,000

Bus Stop Enhancement Programme – €500,000

Ennis Town Local Transport Plan –  €100,000

* Scheme to be designed by NTA consultants under different project code

Ballycar NS* N/A*
Caherea NS* N/A*
Lakyle NS* N/A*
Toonagh NS* N/A*

 

 

 

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