Transport Funding Within Regional Structures
Higgins asked whether regional structures would gain a transport dimension and whether Ireland risked losing out if a separate transport fund was not established. The Minister identified the ERDF as the principal expected source.
In respect of the Minister's reference to a separate transport fund can the Minister tell us if a transport dimension within the regional structures that exist is going to be created? Is there a danger that should the transport fund not be established we would be at a loss in respect of other projects submitted under the established funds, the Regional Fund and the other funds?