Transport Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2022

Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Ceisteanna (16)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

16. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 22 September 2022, the status of the appointment of the promised specialist team which will assist the National Transport Authority in conjunction with Galway City and County Councils, in undertaking the work to update the Galway transport strategy; the timeline for when the team will be in place; the selection criteria for each role on the specialist team; the terms of reference of the specialist team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55753/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

The National Transport Authority (NTA) expects to commence the review of the 2016 Galway Transport Strategy and the development of a new Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy before the end of this year.  

In relation to the specific query on the appointment of a specialist team to assist with this work, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

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