City and County Council criticised over underspend on cycling and walking measures

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway City and County Councils are facing criticism, over new figures that show both had an underspend on cycling and walking infrastructure last year.

A combined total of €18 million was allocated to both local authorities, by Eamon Ryan and the National Transport Authority.

Galway County Council spent around two-thirds of the funding allocated - but Galway City Council spent less than half.

Speaking to Galway Talks, Green Party chair and local Senator Pauline O' Reilly, says it's not acceptable - and both councils need to step up:

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