Rural Transport Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2007

Wednesday, 10 October 2007

Questions (152)

James Bannon

Question:

221 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the plans in place to improve the quality of rural transport in County Westmeath with particular reference to bus services for the elderly to access hospitals and other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23072/07]

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 a matter for local communities, in consultation with Pobal. Community groups in County Westmeath seeking to establish a scheme should make contact with Pobal at Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2.