The theme of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s upcoming online stakeholder engagement event will be Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland.
The gathering will hone in on the challenges and opportunities that impact rural communities and economies. Attendees will be updated about ongoing work relating to key objectives contained in the Our Rural Future – Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 policy.
A panel of key stakeholders will also be present at the meeting.
Speakers include:
Tim Gaston – Director of Public Transport Services, National Transport Authority (NTA)
Deirdre de Bhailís – Business Development Executive, Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub
Seamus Boland – CEO, Irish Rural Link
Fiona O’Shea – TFI Local Link Manager, Donegal-Sligo-Leitrim
Through various national level policies, the Department of Transport have committed to improving public transport services in rural areas and to develop an integrated and accessible network of public transport offerings across the country.
Date and time:
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
10:30 – 12:30 IST
Registration is required and the number of participants is limited. To participate online: Register here.
Note: The the panel discussion will be recorded and made publicly available. If anyone has accessibility issues for this online event, get in touch at rural.strategy@drcd.gov.ie