Rural Transport Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Questions (461)

Denis Naughten

Question:

461. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff currently employed by the rural transport programme; the number to be made redundant due to the restructuring of the programme under the 18 transport co-ordination units; the redundancy package to be offered to those staff members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30048/14]

Written answers

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

 Following a Government decision in January 2012, responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July 2013.

I have forwarded your specific question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.