Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
225. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to renovate and improve the pedestrian walkway along the train line that goes above Lough Atalia in Galway city; if he has engaged with the owners of the lands in relation to this area; and the status of the route in the context of creating a greenway along this corridor. [30688/21]
View answerAs the Deputy is likely aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the funding of sustainable transport measures under the STMG and Active Travel Programmes; however, the implementation of individual measures and schemes is the responsibility of the relevant local authorities.
I am advised that Galway City Council and the NTA are reviewing a number of options to advance the Ballyloughane to Galway City Centre Greenway. Galway City Council intend to tender for consultants to progress these options with a view to developing this section of Greenway. Once the options are sufficiently developed, and the emerging preferred option is agreed, Galway City Council will then engage with the affected landowners on the emerging preferred route. The pedestrian walkway in question may or may not be the emerging preferred option.
