Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1822. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the future and status of Nifti, the rural transport operator in Fingal, in view of invitations being sent for a rural transport day organised by Flexibus on 4 November 2016 regarding rural transport in areas; and the source of funding for this event. [25983/16]
View answer1823. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate for State-funded transport co-ordination units funded from public rural transport schemes to train drivers to bring persons to hospitals for a fixed fee, where passengers are free travel pass holders and therefore exempt from payment on rural transport services, and where commercial operators are providing a service in the area which this scheme could displace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25984/16]
View answer1824. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with governance of rural transport schemes, in view of problems highlighted over lack of oversight and governance in the charity sector; if audits have turned up any irregularities or concerns that need to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25985/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1822 to 1824, inclusive, together.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department.
I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
