Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:515. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people are availing of the free travel scheme. [35523/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 13 July 2023
Ceisteanna (515)
Freagraí scríofa
The Free Travel scheme provides free travel on the main public and private transport services for those eligible under the scheme. These include road, rail and ferry services provided by, for example, Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann, Luas, Local Link and services provided by around 80 private transport operators.
The scheme is available to all persons aged over 66 living legally and permanently in the State and certain people under age 66 who satisfy the qualifying criteria.
At the end of June 2023, there are 1,072,195 Free Travel recipients. When spouse and companion passes are taken into account, some 1.75 million people currently benefit from the Free Travel scheme.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.