Minister of state Jack Chambers has hit out at NCT Ireland for their recent announcement that their centres are going cashless.

A number of topics will be discussed.

Work to improve the route between the two county towns has been delayed now for several years

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Search and Recovery Coordinator Liam Sherringham says, members would benefit greatly from inclusion into further government supports

Speaking in the Dail recently, Deputy Naughten confirmed that while maintenance grants are available for mountain, cave and sea rescue services, nothing is provided for diving groups.

The Minister says it's vital for local town centres to be renewed first in order to draw people in and revitalize rural Ireland.

The Department of Transport has approved the scheme as a pathfinder project

Previous versions of the service are claimed to have taken a more relaxed approach to stops, with many elderly passengers dropped off route close to home.