Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil  TD Brendan Smith welcomes the allocation by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien of more than €11 million in funding for active travel and greenway developments for Cavan and Monaghan County Councils for 2026.

A number of projects throughout both counties will benefit including walking and cycling infrastructure in villages and towns with a particular emphasis on road safety. Routes to some schools will be upgraded.  Planning will continue on the proposed Belturbet to Leitrim border greenway.  Major investment will continue in the Ulster Canal Greenway.

Safety and footpath improvements will be carried out in towns and villages including Cavan Town, Kingscourt, Cootehill, Swanlinbar and Bawnboy and a number of these projects will improve access to local schools.

As well as improving road infrastructure cycling and walking routes are also valuable amenities for local residents and visitors to the area.

I was glad to work along with local Fianna Fáil Councillors and residents in advocating for projects to be advanced under these schemes”  stated Brendan Smith TD.