Local bus link to be closed

Rathangan Sinn Féin has learned that our local bus link, "The Rural Bus", is to end service of local routes in the next few weeks.
A recent piece in a local newspaper claimed the bus service was not being used. Sinn Féin can reveal that this is total lies, and is similar to propaganda spread to discredit the Rosslare to Waterford Rail link, which may also discontinue services in a few weeks.
The Rural Bus is used, and relied upon by many people in your community, especially old age pensioners and young people. The service provides a vital link to the local towns for these people.
The Rural Bus service is funded by the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which arose from a commitment by the Department of Transport in the National Development Plan 2000-2006 to support the development of pilot transport programmes in rural areas. If the service is to be terminated, it will be because Government funding has been removed.
Sean Fitzpatrick and his Nama protected elite friends owe the state millions, but continue to live the highlife. Not even bankruptcy will change that.
You, the honest tax payers, are expected to give up all your services to allow the Government the funding to bail out these criminals.
Don't let the Government or the media pull the wool over your eyes!
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