Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)

Unfortunately, no real answer has been provided to my question other than that a review is being carried out. The rural transport scheme is a very significant and important scheme, especially to smaller communities, from which I come myself. The scheme is of great advantage to the less well-off, the marginalised and elderly. It gives them an opportunity to travel that they would not normally have if the scheme were not in place. Could the Minister be a little more specific and state when the reviews will be published? People are worried.

Will the scheme be protected in the upcoming budget? People are worried about this. It is a good idea to consider amalgamating the various travel schemes but we need to have answers. I am disappointed that the Minister said today I should wait another few weeks, at which time he might revert to me.

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