Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
613 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will approve an application for grant aid submitted by a group (details supplied) under the smarter travel project scheme to facilitate the transport of cancer patients in County Kerry to the centre of excellence in Cork. [33884/09]
View answerAction 47 of the Governments Smarter Travel Policy states that a fund would be set up to support innovative sustainable travel projects. Such a fund, the Smarter Travel Project Fund was set up in June 2009. It is envisaged that the total value of the fund will be €15 million, with €3 million per annum being made available over a five-year period. The closing date for applications was September 9th 2009, and there were over 120 applications to the fund. I can confirm that my Department has received the application from the Kerry Cancer Support Group. This application is currently being examined as part of the assessment process, in line with the criteria set out in the application form.
