Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I, too, question why we have to wait two years to get it implemented. It is something I will be going back on because it is important that we deliver infrastructure faster. The Government's approach is to implement things rather than strategise them. We have enough of the paperwork done. We need to get it going.

We have a huge problem with traffic in Galway city. We need to push on with the projects we need in the city, which will affect the county in its entirety. At the moment, we are developing Ceannt Station, bringing in four platforms. We have a passing loop in Oranmore, which has planning permission and which will bring more people into the city by public transport. We will also be looking at development of the western rail corridor from Athenry heading north to Claremorris. All of that will mean more people and fewer cars coming in.

I agree with the Deputy that the pace at which we are carrying out these infrastructure projects leaves a lot to be desired. I will be taking it up with them.

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