Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2017
301. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has requested a specific level of increased funding from the Minister for Social Protection for the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20907/17]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, both Minister Varadkar and I instructed our officials to examine the current funding levels associated with the Free Travel Scheme. That examination is currently being finalised and I expect a decision on the approach shortly.
The funding of the Free Travel Scheme is a matter for the Minister for Social Protection; however, as I have previously stated, if issues with current funding levels are identified, then I expect that those issues will be satisfactorily addressed.
