Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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112. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 17 June 2021, the progress made in relation to the identification of suitable sites for park and ride in Galway; when this service will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43906/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects and associated Park & Ride facilities in Galway.

As I previously stated, the successful development of bus-based park and ride in Galway city is linked to the roll-out of BusConnects Galway, otherwise developing park-and-ride sites without developing improved bus infrastructure and services will simply fail.  

The NTA provided a substantive answer to the Deputy's query of 17th June  and I have forwarded this latest question to them for direct reply in relation to any update they may have on the BusConnects Galway project and associated Park & Ride facilites since then.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.