Mairéad Farrell
Question:213. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to accelerate the Galway bypass and improve travel in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57084/23]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
Questions (213, 214)
Mairéad Farrell
Question:214. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay to the Galway bypass project to date; the timeline for commencement and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57085/23]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project.
Regarding the Galway City Ring Road, this project has now been remitted to An Bord Pleanála for consideration after the previous decision to approve the scheme was quashed by the High Court. I can confirm that €3,000,000 was allocated for the Galway City By-Pass scheme in 2023. The allocations for national roads for 2024 are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply updating you as to the latest status of the scheme. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Question No. 214 answered with Question No. 213.