Free Travel Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 September 2012

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Questions (265)

Catherine Byrne

Question:

265. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if there is any programme in place to provide discounted public transport for pensioners visiting Ireland, particularly Irish citizens living in Great Britain who are in receipt of an Irish State pension; if not, if such a programme is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39900/12]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The matter is primarily an operational one for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance working in conjunction with the  tourism agencies.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Eireann, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for direct reply.  She should inform my private office if she does not receive a reply within ten working days.