542. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the provision of funding to a project (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41524/15]

558. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of funding to develop a cycle route greenway from Killashee in County Kildare to Keenagh in County Longford. [41711/15]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 558 together.

My Department recently invited expressions of interest from a variety of organisations, agencies and groups in respect of the funding of recreational infrastructure projects, should funding become available.

This initiative has generated a considerable amount of interest and my Department is currently carrying out a detailed assessment of each expression of interest received, including those referred to by the Deputies. This assessment process, which I envisage will be completed over the coming weeks, will allow projects to be prioritised for any funding which is made available.