Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
742. Deputy Áine Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the restructuring of the rural transport programme into the 18 transport co-ordination units, if he anticipates that there will be job losses; and if so, the redundancy that will be put in place. [31048/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra743. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff currently employed by the rural transport programme that will be made redundant as a result of restructuring of the programme into 18 transport coordination units; the redundancy packages that will be made available to these staff members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31051/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 742 and 743 together.
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 questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
