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| Developing rural transport in Ireland The Minister of State for Transport, Pat the Cope Gallagher TD, launched public consultation document "Progressing Rural Transport in Ireland - A Discussion Paper". Since 2002, a pilot Rural Transport Initiative has been in operation, under which the Government provides funding for community organisations and community partnerships to address the rural transport needs of their local communities. There are now 34 projects supported by the Rural Transport Initiative which operate in almost all counties. Through the 34 projects, over 600,000 trips were taken and over 73,000 services were provided in 2005. A sum of €4.5 million was provided for the initiative in 2005, while €5.1 million has been allocated to it this year. The Minister for Transport announced that the level of funding available to the Rural Transport Initiative in 2007, will be increased substantially (to double that of 2005). write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |