Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The traffic problems that are plaguing Galway city are well documented. In excess of €35 million has been spent in the last 20 years to progress a ring road. On Tuesday last, the Minister for Transport stated that the current plans for a ring road could not proceed and that the National Transport Authority, the local authority and the Department of Transport would have to look at a new transport strategy for Galway. The following day, in the Dáil, an Tánaiste, Deputy Micheál Martin, said that the N6 Galway ring road is essential for the growth and development of Galway city and the relief of unacceptable congestion. Galway City Council, Galway County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland have issued a joint statement confirming that they are committed to the project. However, there is now growing confusion and concern in Galway about the mixed messages from senior parties in government. Businesses and residents who are plagued with daily traffic congestion are worried about the lack of a commitment by the Minister for Transport. Can the Taoiseach please clearly outline his position and that of his Government regarding this vital piece of infrastructure for Galway?

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