Michael Bell
Question:214 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social Welfare when the new free travel arrangements regarding Northern Ireland will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7249/95]
Written Answers. - Free Cross-Border Travel.
Under the free cross-border travel concession announced in the budget, adults holding the appropriate passes from my Department or from the Northern Ireland authorities will be given free travel when making cross-Border journeys in either direction. It is intended that the new arrangements will come into operation on or about 1 July 1995. Full details will be announced when the necessary arrangements have been finalised with the transport companies concerned.