Rural Transport Programme Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Questions (447)

Dan Neville

Question:

447. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will continue to be provided in respect of a rural bus service (details supplied). [43088/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). Since the 1 April 2012, the NTA has been assigned responsibility for managing the RTP and also has responsibility for implementing the recently announced restructuring of the Programme.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.