Results 121-140 of 1,741 for rural transport

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (7 Mar 2007) See 3 other results from this answer

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. I recently announced the arrangements for a new Rural Transport Programme (RTP). This new Programme builds on the success of the pilot Rural Transport Initiative and puts it on a permanent mainstreamed basis. In line with commitments in Towards 2016 and in parallel with the implementation of Transport 21, €9 million is being provided...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Programme: Rural Transport Programme (26 Sep 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Éamon Ó Cuív: Rural transport projects may be undertaken under the Rural Social Scheme provided that they are community based, that they do not compete with the existing Rural Transport Programme (administered by the Department of Transport) and that all other conditions are fulfilled. In this context, community groups may submit work projects, that are compatible with the objectives of the Scheme, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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 management of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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 management of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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 management of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (7 Mar 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

Joan Burton: 765. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in conjunction with the NTA to deliver on action points 251 to 254 of the Action Plan for Rural Development to work with rural communities to assess and implement improvements to existing rural transport routes and develop new rural transport routes as necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11706/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for 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 Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (22 Sep 2015)

Charlie McConalogue: 1598. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the total Rural Transport Programme budgets from his Department, in terms of the amount to delivery of rural transport services, the amount to delivery administration for rural transport groups and companies, the amount to Pobal for administration including PMS 1, the amount to the National Transport...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy is right to mention Connecting Ireland. When we talk about public transport, there is the issue that people have a vision focusing on urban Ireland and our cities. Connecting Ireland is about delivering public transport in rural towns and villages throughout the country. That is key if we want to ensure people in rural Ireland have connectivity. However, we also need to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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 management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Oct 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Pat Gallagher: The accessibility of public transport in rural areas for people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments will be progressed in the context of the implementation of 'Transport Access for All', my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005. As outlined in 'Transport Access for All', Bus Éireann and some private operators have already introduced low-floor buses on a number...

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (6 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The development of rural transport is a key objective in both the Government's sustainable travel and transport plan 'Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future' and separately in my Department's sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005. Reflecting the Government's continued commitment in this area, €11 million is being provided for the Rural Transport Programme in 2010. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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 management of the...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (5 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The provision for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) in 2010 is being maintained at Euro 11 million in recognition of the important role it plays in combating social exclusion in rural Ireland. Thirty-six rural community transport groups, including Ring-A-Link which operates in Carlow, Kilkenny and Tipperary South Riding, are being funded under the Programme. The provision of services under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013) See 2 other results from this answer

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €94,661 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Ardcarne Kilmore Roscommon Rural Transport Limited from January to June 2013, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013) See 2 other results from this answer

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €94,661 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Ardcarne Kilmore Roscommon Rural Transport Limited from January to June 2013, with a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Link and Rural Transport Programme: National Transport Authority (27 Feb 2019)

Ms Anne Graham: I thank the Chairman for the invitation to attend. I understand that the committee wishes me address the topic of rural taxis. To assist me in dealing with members' subsequent questions I am joined by Mr. Hugh Creegan, deputy CEO, and Ms Margaret Malone, rural transport manager with the authority. Before dealing with the specific areas of focus, I would like to give the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (31 Jan 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

Joan Burton: 698. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals his Department is working on in conjunction with the NTA to deliver on action points 250 to 254 of the action plan for rural development to work with rural communities to assess and implement improvements to existing rural transport routes and develop new rural transport routes as necessary; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (15 Feb 2018)

Willie Penrose: 66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals his Department is working on in conjunction with the NTA to deliver on action points 251 and 254 of the Action Plan for Rural Development to work with rural communities to assess and implement improvements to existing rural transport routes and develop new rural transport routes as necessary; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Schemes (18 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: 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. My Department and the National Transport Authority (NTA) are supporting this by providing increased funding for enhancing TFI Local Link services, for both regular "timetabled" services, and "door-to-door"...