To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the roll out of the revised rural transport programme; the timelines that are envisaged for its completed restructuring and integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
– Martin Heydon.

* For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 8th July, 2014.

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Dáil Question
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the roll out of the restructed rural transport programme in County Kildare; the progress that has been made to date; the issues that remain outstanding; when he expects the restructuring in County Kildare to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Martin Heydon. * For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 8th July, 2014.

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Answered by the Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport
Alan Kelly
REPLY

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 referred your questions on the restructuring to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.