A new affordable housing scheme is being planned for Barna.
Galway West TD John Connolly says Galway County Council intends to appoint a design team to the project in the coming weeks.
Galway City and County Councils have faced sharp criticism over the extremely low number of affordable homes delivered over the past decade.
Fianna Fail Deputy Connolly says this project in Bearna is still in the early stages - but it's badly needed.