James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the ongoing progress of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy in the areas of road and rail infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2273/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy was developed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Cork City Council and Cork County Council.

Noting the NTA's role in the development of the strategy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply in relation to ongoing progress on its delivery. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 10 November 2022, the status of the preparations for carrying out the promised feasibility study of light rail in Galway; the timeline for the feasibility study; the status of the specialist team tasked with assisting in the NTA in the updating of the Galway Transport Strategy; the membership of the specialist team; the terms of reference of the specialist team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1883/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) will carry out a feasibility assessment for light rail in Galway city, as part of the review of the 2016 Galway Transport Strategy and the development of a new Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, which will be undertaken in conjunction with Galway City and Galway County Councils.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.