Richard Bruton
Ceist:58 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated cost of extending free travel to those unemployed for three months or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Free Travel Cost.
The cost of extending free travel to those unemployed for three months or more is estimated as £11 million. The free travel scheme is intended mainly for elderly and disabled persons and any extension would have to be considered in a budgetary context.