Social Welfare Benefits.

Thursday, 22 April 2010

Ceisteanna (108)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

106 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the free travel scheme (details supplied); when this scheme was withdrawn; the person who made the decision. [16189/10]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Deputy Ciarán Cuffe)

There has been no change in the position regarding the Free Travel Scheme and the Rural Transport Programme. The Free Travel Scheme continues to be available to holders of free travel passes issued by the Department of Social Protection availing of services under the Rural Transport Programme.