Tipperary Institute wins contract to establish National Rural Network

TIPPERARY Institute has been formally awarded the contract to establish a National Rural Network to assist the efficient and effective implementation of the Rural Development Programme.

The contract was agreed subject to Tipperary Institute forwarding an action plan by the end of this month for delivery of the network.

A steering committee to oversee the delivery of the network will consist of officials from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs; the network provider; and other rural bodies.