Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to date in reforming rural transport; the integration of the various schemes, including school bus, Bus Éireann and Health Service Executive transport schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7277/14]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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As Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). Following a Government Decision in January 2012, national responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including management of the RTP, was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July 2013.  

I have referred your question to the NTA for direct response. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.