Officials within County Galway recently gathered to secure Government backing for various regional development projects.

The joint briefing and workshop event follows an opening meeting held in October 2024 and featured presentations from the Chief Executives of the three organisations on the priority lists prepared for the recently published Programme for Government. 

Shared priorities include the N6 Galway City Ring Road, East Galway Main Drainage Scheme, Galway City Flood Defence Scheme, BusConnects Galway, the upgrade of the N-59 from Clifden to Maam Cross and a Masterplan for the Galway Metropolitan Corridor, including the Athenry to the City environs (Oranmore) Strategic Economic Corridor.

The Cathaoirleach of Galway County, Mayor of Galway City and President of Galway Chamber were in attendance along with Elected Members and Officers from the local authority's Corporate Policy Groups (CPG) and Strategic Policy Committees (SPC) and representatives of Galway Chamber.

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Speaking following the joint briefing and workshop event, Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of Galway County said: "I welcome this joint briefing and look forward to ensuring that the priorities as agreed are promoted and delivered upon within the lifetime of this new government. I am also committed to hosting a follow up event in the county to track progress and ensure ongoing updates are provided."

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Peter Keane, commented: "As Ireland's fourth largest city, Galway is a key driver for socio-economic development along the Atlantic Economic Corridor, with close ties and significant overlapping priorities with Galway County. This briefing makes explicit our shared ambitions and initiates a process of seeking government investment to realise these priorities for the people of Galway City and County."

Cáit Noone, President of Galway Chamber, added: "Galway Chamber welcomes the strong commitment shown by Galway City and County Councils in working together to advance these critical infrastructure priorities.

"A thriving Galway depends on strategic investment, and it is essential that we maintain momentum to secure the necessary government support. By uniting the business community, local authorities, and elected representatives, we can ensure that Galway remains a competitive and dynamic place to do business, driving economic growth and opportunity for the entire region."