Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
300. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 111 of 26 April and 332 of 14 June 2022, the status of the site option analyses and feasibility studies ongoing for the zones identified along corridors in the east and northeast of Galway city; his plans to develop park and ride in areas in the west of Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41536/22]
View answerFurther to the previous Parliamentary Questions referred to by the Deputy, I understand that the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities including Park & Ride in Galway, has in recent days advised the Deputy of progress on this matter.
I understand that the NTA Park and Ride Development Office (PRDO) Park and Ride Study for Galway is at draft stage and is currently being reviewed internally by the NTA. It will then be consulted on with relevant stakeholders. In parallel with this, the PRDO is continuing detailed site option analysis and feasibility studies for each of the zones identified and are expected to be completed in the coming months. The development of the particular sites will be aligned with the delivery of other supporting infrastructure, in particular bus corridor infrastructure. I understand that the PRDO remain on target to bring sites forward for planning in the second half of 2022.
