Minister to launch 'Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan' in Tullamore today

The National Transport Authority and the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan will be in Tullamore on Friday, February 17 to launch 'Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan 2023.'

The plan will see enhanced bus services being rolled out across Ireland.

TFI (Transport for Ireland). Local Link Laois Offaly and local representatives will also be in attendance.

The event will take place outside Tullamore Train Station and at Aras an Chontae on Charleville Road.

According to the National Transport Authority the 'Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan' will see over 70% of those living outside cities being able to access a public transport service that provides at least three return trips each weekday to a nearby town.

Improved mobility options for those in remote areas with the provision of Demand Responsive and other innovative transport services `

Over 100 new Local Centre connections from rural settlements in the hinterland `

Over 100 new County Town connections from all types of settlements around County Towns; 

And over 60 new Regional Centre/City connections, from all types of settlements around these Centres/Cities.