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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 June 2021

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Questions (70)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

70. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a fee is being charged by Bus Éireann to persons with free travel passes to book seats in advance of travel which is now a requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33743/21]

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Written answers

As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters. The Free Travel Scheme is a non-statutory scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection.  

The query raised appears to relate to Bus Éireann's commercial service, Expressway, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
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