Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1047: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he will give to allowing the free travel pass that is issued to persons with disabilities to be used on routes operated under the rural transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23058/11]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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Thirty-six rural community transport groups are being funded under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which is operational in every county and plays an important role in combating rural isolation. These groups are working towards maximising coverage in their operational areas having regard to local public transport service needs and the availability of resources.

The Free Travel Scheme of the Department of Social Protection applies to all services operated under the Rural Transport Programme.