Labour is calling for improvement work on the N59, from Galway city to Clifden and on to Leenane, to be made a "priority" in the National Development Plan.

Spokesperson on Tourism and representative for Galway West, Cllr Níall McNelis said the N59 is often described as one of the worst roads in Ireland.

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He said: "The Government must ensure that funding is put in place in the National Development Plan to provide the much needed upgrade works.

"If €10 million could be recently found by Minister Ring to upgrade the N59 in Mayo from Westport to Kilmeena, I hope similar sums will be put in place for Galway.

"The new 10 year capital investment plan will be published on Friday in Sligo. It is essential that it provides the investment needed in the West to ensure we are adequately equipped to grow the local economy, and in particular tourism which is a vital industry for Connemara and Galway City."

(CD/MH)