Results 61-80 of 1,810 for rural transport

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (28 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to 'open' public transport services including in rural areas. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Free Travel Scheme (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy. He made a valid point about rural transport. I would be standing for a long time at the end of my lane before a bus would go past - there is no bus. The rural transport programme provides services to people whose travel needs are not met by scheduled bus or train services. I think the Deputy will agree that the LocalLink company covering Cavan and Monaghan is one of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport (30 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: With regard to the Deputy's question on whether the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) will be continued, I would like to assure the Deputy that since being given responsibility for Public and Commuter Transport, I have been actively working towards delivering on the commitment in the Programme for Government “to maintain and extend the Rural Transport Programme with other local...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012) See 1 other result from this debate

Tom Fleming: Mr. Murphy mentioned an involvement between rural transport services and school transport. What liaison has taken place between Bus Éireann and private operators? Is there room for rural transport services to get involved in that? Also, what is the percentage of private operators in the provision of rural bus services? What percentage of the vehicles do the rural bus companies own?...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Joe O'Brien: Our Rural Future is the Government's national rural development policy. It sets out an ambitious blueprint for the development of, and investment in, rural Ireland over a five-year period. It is a whole-of-government policy, and the more than 150 measures set out within it are being delivered by the Departments with responsibility for the relevant policy areas, including the Department of...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (21 Jan 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The provision for the Rural Transport Programme in 2010 is being maintained at €11 million in recognition of the important role it plays in combating social exclusion in rural Ireland. The Government's commitment to the Rural Transport Programme is clearly stated in Towards 2016 and in the present National Development Plan. The development of rural transport is also a key objective in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Alan Kelly: Since becoming Minister for Public and Commuter Transport the developments I have initiated have been aimed at ensuring that into the future we have a more complete and cost effective transport service offering in rural areas that better meets the transport needs of all users. To this end national responsibility for local and rural transport services integration,...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Jul 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Thirty-six rural community transport groups are being funded under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which is operational in every county. These groups are working towards maximising coverage in their operational areas having regard to local public transport service needs and the availability of resources. In addition, a number of pilot transport projects are continuing in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I am fully aware of the important role the bus fulfils in ensuring public transport connectivity for rural communities. This Government has supported that role through the 11% cumulative increase I secured in Budget 2017 for both the Public Service Obligation (PSO) programme and the Rural Transport Programme. That increase means that in 2017 approximately €277million be available to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). The objective of the RTP is to provide a quality nationwide community based public transport system in rural Ireland which responds to local needs. These needs include isolation in rural areas arising from unmet public transport needs. A major...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (6 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP), thirty-four community transport groups around the country are being funded to address social exclusion in their rural areas arising from unmet public transport needs. The new Programme, administered by Pobal, is building on the success of the former Rural Transport Initiative (2000-2006) by putting that pilot scheme on a permanent...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Transport Services (29 May 2019)

Seán Canney: Responsibility for overall Government transport policy and funding lies with my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. This includes funding for the national road network and public transport services in rural areas. Work being funded through Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan underlines the Government’s commitment to ensuring that people living...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Programme: Rural Transport Programme (5 May 2010) See 1 other result from this answer

Ciarán Cuffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201, 202 and 204 together. Thirty-six rural community transport groups are being funded under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which is operational in every county. These groups are working towards maximising coverage in their operational areas having regard to local public transport service needs and the availability of resources. My...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rural Transport Programme (22 Sep 2015)

Joan Burton: The Rural Transport Programmeprovides services to people whose travel needs are not met by existing bus or train services. The Programme aims to enhance and sustain nationwide accessibility, through community based participation, particularly for those at risk of social exclusion. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has funded the Rural Transport Programme and its predecessor the...

Rural Transport Services. (17 Jun 2008) See 3 other results from this debate

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70, 134 and 413 together. The rural transport programme, RTP, administered on behalf of my Department by Pobal, put the pilot Rural Transport Initiative 2002-2006 on a permanent basis from February 2007. Reflecting the Government's intent for the programmed development of rural transport, Towards 2016 provides for increases in the annual RTP allocation over...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: It is a timely question following on from the previous one. I thank the Deputy for this chance to further discuss the rural transport programme funded by my Department and managed by the NTA, under the Transport for Ireland, TFI, Local Link brand. My Department is strongly committed to improving public transport services in rural areas and to piloting new transport initiatives for people of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the opportunity to further discuss the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department and managed by the NTA under the TFI Local Link brand. My Department is strongly committed to improving public transport services in rural areas and to piloting new transport initiatives for people of all ages and abilities living there. Whether it is reduced car...

Rural Transport Services (29 Sep 2011) See 1 other result from this debate

Alan Kelly: There is recognition within the programme for Government of the importance of the rural transport programme. My Department is currently exploring efficiencies that can be achieved by bringing together aspects of HSE transport, school transport, the rural transport programme and other transport services. A study of a pilot scheme on the integration of transport services has been carried out...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: While I welcome the introduction of the Bill, I do so with serious reservations. As a rural Deputy I am shocked that the Bill contains no reference to rural transport. It is disgraceful to consider that we have waited more than 70 years for an update of the Road Transport Act 1932 and the subsequent Transport Act 1958 on the licensing of bus services, yet the Minister in his wisdom has, in...