Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for rural transport in County Tipperary, particularly relating to a particular town (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34570/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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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 the RTP is a matter for the individual rural transport groups. Local communities know where the transport needs are in their areas and how best to address them. My Department's role is one of facilitator through financial and administrative support, but communities themselves have the lead role in developing the transport services to fulfil these needs.