Transport Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (299)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

299. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 64 of 14 June 2022, the status of the promised review of Galway Transport Strategy; the expected timeline for the completion of same; the status of the development by the National Transport Authority of the draft updated transport strategy, promised in Q3 2022; the timeline for the public consultation; the details of the feasibility study for light rail promised as part of the review of the Galway Transport Strategy; the timeline for the feasibility study; the person or body who will be carrying it out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41535/22]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

I understand that the review of the Galway Transport Strategy will commence at the end of this year. The review will be led by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in cooperation with Galway City Council and Galway County Council.

As the Deputy is aware, the review process will include consideration of all potential transport modes including light rail. As part of the strategy review work, assessment work will be undertaken in relation to light rail. This approach will allow for a multi-modal perspective and integration within an overall land-use plan.

The NTA expects to publish a draft updated transport strategy for Galway for public consultation in quarter three of 2023.

Given the NTA's role in the review of the strategy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for any further information in relation to the review. Please contact my office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51