This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

The latest collision at the entrance to Merlin Park Hospital has prompted an appeal to the Transport Minister.

The two-car collision happened last evening during rush hour traffic.

Previously, it was indicated that traffic lights would be installed as part of plans to create a new public transport corridor, but that won’t happen until 2028.

Then, Galway City Council indicated that the traffic lights could be fast-tracked and given priority – but exactly how fast that would be remains unclear.

Councillor Alan Cheevers says the matter will now be raised with the Transport Minister.