An increase in EU funding for Galway Port has been pushed for following a series of meetings in Brussels this week.
The meetings, facilitated by MEP for this region Colm Markey, took place between port representatives, officials from the European Commission and a number of MEPS.
The focus was on potential funding streams for the planned redevelopment of Galway Port, with a focus on supporting offshore wind capacity.
Advocates say the North-West has the best wind speeds in Europe, but it is the only maritime region not included in the Trans European Transport Network.
Connacht Tribune also has a podcast from the port's CEO and the role of TEN-T.