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Provisional road collision statistics for 2017 published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) show that there has been a 15 per cent drop in road deaths in 2017 compared to 2016.

A Galway man has been awarded a Road Safety Authority Leading Lights Approved Driving Instructor (Car) award for 2017.

Local sport has received a boost with the announcement that significant funding is being made available for projects through the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) 2017.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has welcomed the news that the Government is to invest €1,868,000 in Ireland West Airport Knock. The funding is part of a €3.6 million Regional Airports Programme funding package announced earlier this week.

Only a signed petition from the people, and broader support from the business community and the Chamber of Commerce, will see a light rail network developed in Galway city.

Sports clubs in Westmeath are to receive €1,115,567 in funding allocations through the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP).

Transport Minister Shane Ross has confirmed that "his door is open" to the provision of a light rail system in Galway if there is sufficient demand for the service and if a strong business case can be made for the proposal.

Minister Ciarán Cannon has welcomed the granting of planning permission for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing the River Shannon in Athlone.

Train services in Athlone and around the country came to a standstill on Wednesday this week as Irish Rail workers commenced the first of five planned strike days.