355 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the construction of a walkway or cycle path along the railway viaduct between Malahide and Donabate in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8344/11]

Fingal County Council's unsuccessful application to my Department under the Smarter Travel Areas Competition identified this potential walking and cycling route. My Department has had no further engagement with the County Council with regard to this proposal and future progress with it is a matter for the local authority.