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- Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)
Timmy Dooley: ...days per week, I thoroughly recognise the necessity of a comprehensive bus and light rail service in the city. It is clear from the Minister's response that he has also recognised the needs of rural communities. Although I accept, of course, there will always be funding issues, it is appropriate that, where possible, key areas are identified. The Minister has indicated that there is a...
- Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)
Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Dooley. I am committed to improving rural transport throughout the country. The steps taken so far have been small but universally welcomed. The fact that three Local Link services, including that in Clare, did not initially apply did not reflect any disdain or dismissal on their behalf of the night services we were offering but rather were due to timing problems. I welcome...
- Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)
Rural Transport Services Provision
- Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)
Timmy Dooley: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross will be well aware of the very significant need to address the lack of public transport throughout the country in recent years. Significant work has been done in the major city of Dublin and a considerable number of reviews have examined the best possible public transport model. There has been investment in light rail and new buses...
- Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)
Shane Ross: ...issue and for the compliment, which might have been backhanded, about what is being done in Dublin. We are making significant progress in Dublin and the future is looking a lot brighter for public transport there. I do not interpret the Deputy's remarks as meaning that it is at the expense of rural areas but I understand what he is saying about people in rural areas and rural transport...