Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, was discussed during a heated debate in the summer. The Minister introduced a paltry sum of €360,000 odd for the rural link bus service which in some areas has worked, limited though the service may be. The rural link company in County Tipperary has been very successful. On its one route it runs three or four day services, with two evening services. However, the company will run out of money on 31 December. It has received no indication that there will be funding provided in 2019. This comes within the programme for Government. Will the Government support citizens living in rural areas and give them some modicum of support through rural transport services? No funding has been earmarked for next year. Companies and providers do not know where they stand.

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