Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2022
183. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 64 of 14 June 2022, the details of the planned feasibility study for light rail which will be carried out as part of the update to the Galway Transport Strategy; if this feasibility study will include a comparative analysis against very light rail initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46382/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraA feasibility assessment for light rail in Galway city will be carried out by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the development of the new Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. This will allow for a multi-modal perspective and to identify the optimal modal solutions to meet the transport needs of Galway.
I understand that the 'very light rail' project that is being undertaken in the United Kingdom is currently at testing stage. I believe that the potential, or otherwise, of very light rail can be considered as part of the development of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy.
