National Transport Authority
Seanad Éireann — 2026-04-29
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Seán Kyne (FG), Cultural and Educational Panel

I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive response. It is clear to me that this proposal makes sense to him. I thank him for coming in and for the response from the Department of Transport. I am sure he will agree that the NTA is delivering for regional Ireland, including County Galway. It has a very important remit but it could do even better. It could do things even quicker and have better decisions by having more local, on-the-ground representation in relation to the points I have raised. Further consideration will be needed on the wider legislative amendments required to extend the NTA's remit. These amendments will be progressed in a separate, wider Bill, according to the script that has been provided. Something like regional offices would be a win-win for the NTA and for the local authorities throughout the country in terms of providing a better service, quicker decisions and a more on-the-ground view of what is required within both urban and rural communities.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-29