Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2022-10-06
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Joe Carey (FG), Clare

In May of this year the Minister for Transport and the National Transport Authority, NTA, launched a 50% reduction in public transport fares for young people aged between 19 and 23. Issues quickly emerged regarding the scheme, in particular its extension to private operators and on the age limit. The Minister secured additional moneys in the budget to extend the scheme to commercial operators, which is welcome, but there still continues to be an issue with the age limit. The Minister has committed to changing it but when will it be introduced? I am being contacted by students, parents and grandparents asking when the change will happen so that 16- to 18-year-olds can benefit from the fare reduction.

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Sitting date: 2022-10-06