Rural Transport Programme

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Questions (262)

Clare Daly

Question:

262. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact of the reorganisation of the rural transport programme on the Nifti service in north Dublin; and if his attention has been drawn to the pivotal role this service plays in connecting elderly citizens and groups (details supplied). [21969/14]

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Written answers

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

The new Rural Transport Programme (RTP) structure involves the establishment of 18 Transport Co-ordination Units (TCUs) in place of the existing 35 RTP Groups currently delivering the service. The appraisal of the applications, submitted in response to the Call for Applications from existing RTP Groups, for the selection of the TCUs which was managed by the NTA, has concluded and all applicants have been informed of the outcome of the selection process.

I have referred your question to the NTA for direct response. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.