I very much welcome the opportunity to make a submission to the Draft Galway County Development Plan.

The very positive objectives regarding the provision of a Greenway Network in the county is very welcome but I would suggest adding the following

10.16 Table BGP3

“Recognise the potential of Greenways as commuting routes to work and college as well as social, leisure and tourism pursuits and ensure sufficient width of Greenway is achieved in areas closer to Galway City.”

In the Moycullen LAP Section MGST7

I suggest “The existing N59 road through the village to include footpaths on the western approach.  Implement traffic calming, pedestrian crossings, wider footpaths in the village centre to create a village centre atmosphere and increasing safety for pedestrians and cyclists post the Moycullen Bypass Opening.”

Policy Objective Planning (PA6)

Support the provision of “granny flats” in appropriate settings within rural sites to allow for care of older persons and those with special needs with connection to on-site waste-water infrastructure.