Capital funding of €360m to develop walking and cycling projects has been announced by Government, with almost €47m targeting projects in Co Cork. It is expected that 200 km of walking and cycling infrastructure will be delivered in 2026. Cork Co Council will receive €27,050,000 in active travel and greenway allocations while Cork Co Council will receive €19,875,000. Kerry Co Council has been allocated €12.7m; Limerick City & County Council €19.355m, Waterford City & County Council €9m, Tipperary Co Council €4.5m, and Clare Co Council will receive €3,985,000. Funding of €10m will go to Galway Co Council while Dublin City Council will receive €35.95m, DLR €18.45m, and Fingal Co Council €24m.

Source: Irish Examiner January 19, 2026 10:06 UTC