Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It was stated the free travel scheme is not the cause of all of the company's problems but it is the cause of some of the problems. If Mr. Hernan does not have time to answer today perhaps he will furnish us with the information. I can furnish him with a synopsis of comments made by employees of the company on the "Liveline" programme broadcast on 19 January, which raised serious concerns about the implementation of the programme and possible abuse of it. Perhaps Mr. Hernan will comment on this. Does he believe this is costing the company money?

Does Irish Rural Link believe people in rural areas where there is no public transport should have an optional monetary payment in lieu of a free travel pass?

Would it be a positive step?