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A total of €155,324,488 has been allocated to Galway City Council and Galway County Council in the National Roads Programme 2009.

The approved section of the Galway City Outer Bypass should be included in the major road projects on the N17 and N18 which are proceeding under Public Private Partnerships.

A potential site for a park and ride facility to service areas north of the city is currently being investigated by the Galway County Council, according to Galway West Fianna Fail TD and chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee Frank Fahey.

Voters are entitled to know Labour’s position on the Galway City Outer Bypass, and when Eamon Gilmore visits Galway this week he must spell it out clearly.

Galway voters should make the upcoming local elections a referendum on the city outer bypass, according to Fianna Fáil TD and chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Frank Fahey.

The establishment of a dedicated taskforce to tackle Galway’s traffic problems is welcome and must have as its priorities bus and commuter transport development.

Creating six park and ride facilities on the outskirts of Galway city is a realistic and worthwhile option that would significantly reduce traffic congestion.

“The future growth of Galway city is in jeopardy if the Galway City Outer Bypass does not proceed,” according to Galway West TD Frank Fahey who is organising a campaign to raise public support for the controversial structure.

A local TD is appealing to the Government not to abandon the vital rural transport scheme which is a lifeline to many older people.