NTA allocates €55m for cycling and walking projects; Here's how much the 11 county councils got

Some of the proposed changes planned for Cork city's MacCurtain Street and the surrounding area, with proposals in place for improved pedestrian, cycling and public transport facilities.

The National Transport Authority has allocated €55m to 547 projects in 11 counties for footpaths and cycling lanes in cities, towns and villages.

The funding was allocated under the July Jobs Stimulus Plan announced by the Government last month.