Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
183. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if a person who is entitled to free transport in Ireland is eligible to avail of similar type schemes in the European Union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12661/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 Irish Free Travel Scheme is a non-statutory scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection. The scheme provides free travel on the main public and private transport services for those eligible under the scheme including services provided by companies such as Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann, as well as Luas and services provided by over 80 private transport operators.
I understand some other EU member states operate similar schemes but the person would need to contact the relevant authorities in the jurisdiction concerned in order to ascertain their eligibility for any free travel schemes in operation in that jurisdiction.
