Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)

That is a main consideration for the Department and I intend to do so. We are committed to this and there is a commitment in the programme for Government regarding integrated transport in rural areas. This scheme must be taken into consideration with regard to that commitment. I am working closely with the Department of Education and Skills, the Department of Health and Children and a multiplicity of agencies on this. I spoke at the National Rural Transport Conference about the schemes and it is well aware of my intentions. I am happy to keep the Deputy up to date and will publish the report following its consideration.

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