The Bill will provide survivors of domestic violence and their dependants with three months of free public transport. The Bill applies that same logic to survivors of domestic violence. I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: - "Seanad Éireann resolves that the Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025 be read a second time on this day 12 months, to allow for the issue of travel supports for victims of domestic and gender-based violence be tabled for consideration by the Government." I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025.
I thank him for the opportunity to speak on the Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025. This Bill would give survivors of domestic violence free travel passes for three months with an option to extend it if needed.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Garret Ahearn and Paul Daly; Níl, Senators Patricia Stephenson and Nessa Cosgrove.
| Question | Result | Tá–Níl |
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| Question put: | Carried | 23–13 |
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