Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I understand the Deputy's frustration when she talks about this particular problem we have in Galway. I hope we will be able to find solutions. One of the frustrations is that we spend a great deal of time on strategies and plans when we need to spend a little bit more time on implementation so that we can actually see the improvements reaching people on the ground. The light rail feasibility study was published for information last October. It was prepared by experts in international transport. It is a study for information but also to inform planners on the best way forward. However, we have to wait for the roads strategy feasibility study to be completed as well. As we all know, the outer ring road project will be going back to An Bord Pleanála with the further information from Galway County Council. I expect that to happen next month or the month after. That will take another year. There is great frustration among those who come to Galway or work there. It is important that we get some measures in place to try to help.

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