96 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to the proposal to extend the Rural Transport Initiative to provide transport services during the night-time hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6592/07]

I have discussed with my colleague, Mr. Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, his plans to provide night-time transport services in more remote rural areas which will be designed to complement the Rural Transport Programme which I announced earlier this week. I understand he will announce the details of the scheme shortly.