Written answers
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Free Travel Scheme
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person who holds a free travel pass cannot book an online ticket with Bus Éireann; his plans to change this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26567/20]
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason holders of a free travel card can book a seat online with Irish Rail but are unable to book a seat with Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26569/20]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 225 together.
As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The issue raised is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the counties for which passengers with a free travel card are allowed to book their seat online with Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26568/20]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
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