Dáil Éireann - Volume 639 - 10 October, 2007

Written Answers. - Rural Transport Services.

Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the plans in place to improve the quality of rural transport in [715] County Westmeath with particular reference to bus services for the elderly to access hospitals and other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23072/07]

  Deputy Noel Dempsey: Under the Rural Transport Programme, initiatives to expand and develop rural transport services are a matter for local communities, in consultation with Pobal. Community groups in County Westmeath seeking to establish a scheme should make contact with Pobal at Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2.