237 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Transport the date on which the winning towns will be awarded the funding of €50 million under the smarter travel initiative launched by him and due for decision in July 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47701/10]

No decision has yet been announced regarding the outcome of the Smarter Travel Areas Competition. The future of this Programme will be considered in the context of the recently announced budget for 2011 and the National Recovery Plan.