12/05/2026
Community Transport Vital To Keeping People Connected - Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan calls community transport a 'lifeline' and welcomes last year's £1 million funding boost secured by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, speaking after talks with the Community Transport Association.
Community transport remains a lifeline for people in rural areas and for many older residents, Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said.
The party's transport spokesperson made his remarks following a meeting between Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and the Community Transport Association.
Cathal Boylan said: "The additional £1 million investment in community transport secured last year by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has ensured this vital service has not only been maintained, but expanded.
"Whether it is people living in isolated rural areas or older people without access to a car, community transport plays a crucial role in keeping people connected, independent and socially active.
"I welcome the minister's commitment to continuing to do all she can to support community transport providers and the many people who rely on them as a lifeline."
Community transport remains a lifeline for people in rural areas and for many older residents, Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said.
The party's transport spokesperson made his remarks following a meeting between Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and the Community Transport Association.
"Whether it is people living in isolated rural areas or older people without access to a car, community transport plays a crucial role in keeping people connected, independent and socially active.
"I welcome the minister's commitment to continuing to do all she can to support community transport providers and the many people who rely on them as a lifeline."
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