A new 3,500km national cycle network has been proposed by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, which aims to link towns and cities across Ireland.
A public consultation will take place on the proposed idea which was launched by the Minister Ryan today, March 4.
The new cycling network will be designed for "everyday travel". The public consultation process opens on Wednesday next week.
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The aim is to roll out the core cycle network "in the coming years" which will connect key destinations across the country with "safe and attractive routes".
The Green Party leader said: “The expansion of our cycling network is key to enabling everyone, young and old, urban and rural, to enjoy and make the switch to cycling.
"Whilst we will continue to invest in Greenways like the Galway to Dublin route currently under development, this is not only about providing cycleways for long distance cyclists.
“This proposed network’s focus is on everyday travel and use - connecting village to village, town to village, city to town.
"It’s another step in connecting our communities, to enable and encourage as many of us as possible to choose the bike when travelling.
"The network will connect into other sustainable transport modes, enabling further onward travel using the bus, train and by walking."
The network will make it easier and safer for more people to cycle for commuting, leisure and tourism, reducing reliance on the car, according to the Government statement.
Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State at the Department of Transport also commented: "The NCN will provide benefits for cyclists and local communities across the country.
"It will help commuters, leisure users and tourists to choose to cycle, encouraging a modal shift to a healthy form of travel and helping to reduce carbon emissions from transport.
“The NCN will be made up of accessible, sustainable and high-quality routes. Both road safety, and the safety and security of cyclists, will be central to its development."
The public can have their say and provide feedback here.
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