Rural Transport Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Questions (213)

Jack Wall

Question:

296 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the plans he or his Department have to extend the rural transport initiative to the villages (details supplied) surrounding the town of Newbridge; the frequency of such transport; the time-frame involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22653/07]

Written answers

Minister for Transport and the Marine (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

Under the Rural Transport Programme, initiatives to expand and develop rural transport services are matters for local communities, in consultation with Pobal. Community groups in Newbridge seeking to establish a scheme should make contact with Pobal at Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2.