Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Galway City Council and Galway County Council, is currently in the process of developing the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS). This strategy will replace the current Galway Transport Strategy.

The NTA anticipates that the public consultation on the draft GMATS will commence in Quarter 2 of 2024. The overall transport strategy is expected to be finalised later this year, following review and consideration of the public consultation responses. This public consultation process will give stakeholders, including local groups, the opportunity to share their views on the draft GMATS and the proposals for an integrated transport plan for the Galway Metropolitan Area.

Given the NTA's role in the review of the strategy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for the latest updated information in relation to when the NTA expects to publish a draft strategy for public consultation. Please contact my office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.