Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is being urged to submit plans in relation to the N6 Galway city ring road to An Bord Pleanála immediately.

Fianna Fáil described the delays as "completely unacceptable" and said it is "one of the most urgently needed infrastructure projects facing the city".

TD for Galway West, Éamon Ó Cuív, said: "I was recently informed that the views of the National Parks and Wildlife Service on the proposed development were received by Galway County Council in January. This report relates to biodiversity and environmental impact assessments undertaken for the project.

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"I have also been informed that appropriate amendments to the environmental documents have now been completed and that the changes are being incorporated into the final version of the documentation.

"Despite the fact that Galway County Council has requested a meeting with An Bord Pleanála I understand that no date has been agreed. This work has to be completed before the project can be submitted to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for approval, and I am anxious that this process be expedited as quickly as possible.

"As a result of the ongoing delays it looks unlikely that the planning application for this €100m project will be lodged until May at the earliest, which is a number of months later than had been indicated."

(CD/LM)