Michael Fitzmaurice TD spoke in the Dáil: Impact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion (Resumed)

Michael Fitzmaurice TD of Roscommon‑Galway spoke in the Dáil on the resumed debate titled “Impact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture.” He highlighted concerns about how new greenway projects, railway expansions and road improvements could affect local farms. The Independent TD urged that any development should consider the interests of farmers in County Galway and surrounding areas.

In a separate comment reported by *The Journal*, Fitzmaurice said he would have given more respect to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar had the latter “stuck his ground” on the issue, reflecting ongoing tensions between national infrastructure plans and local agricultural concerns.

The debate was part of a broader discussion in which several TDs examined how transport corridors intersect with rural land use. Fitzmaurice’s contribution focused on balancing economic growth with the protection of farmland, noting that many Galway farmers rely on their plots for both livelihood and heritage.

County Galway residents have expressed mixed feelings about greenway proposals; some welcome increased tourism potential while others worry about loss of arable land. The Dáil session will continue to explore these issues in subsequent sittings.

For more detail, see the Oireachtas record of the debate.

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