This morning the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, announced €17.5 million for sustainable transport measures for Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford cities. This is very much to be welcomed, particularly in Galway, a city grappling with traffic congestion. Up to €2.2 million has been allocated for Galway to help deal with traffic congestion, including road upgrades and improvements, more visible variable-messaging and parking signage, pedestrian crossings and bus stop operations. This is crucial for the development of tourism and local business. As the economy is improving, more people are now commuting to and from work across the country. This funding is critical to improving access and safety on our road system.