Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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A transport strategy for Galway City was prepared by the National Transport Authority in partnership with Galway City Council and Galway County Council in 2016. The strategy sets out an overall framework for the development of transport infrastructure and services in Galway City and its environs over a twenty-year period. It was included in the new City Development Plan which was adopted by the City Council and came into force in January 2017. 

I understand that the issue of light rail was considered in the preparation of the Transport Strategy for Galway City, but it was concluded that there is insufficient demand to justify the significant additional cost of developing a light rail system so bus transport will provide the backbone of the public transport network under the strategy. The implementation of the strategy is primarily a matter for the local authority to pursue.