Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 April 2004
327 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he has completed his funding review of the South Westmeath Rural Transport Association; the additional funding provided to the association to reinstate the service to south Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10671/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraArea Development Management Limited, which administers the rural transport initiative on behalf of my Department, is currently undertaking an appraisal of the scheme. This is expected to be completed by the summer.
While my Department provides the overall funding for the RTI, ADM is responsible for the specific allocations to each RTI project. However, I understand that it is for each group to decide on the specific services to be funded from its allocation.
While the national development plan earmarked €4.4 million for the scheme, €3 million has been provided annually for the scheme since 2002.
