Mr. Tim Gaston:

They are at relatively low cost. There is a deposit of €5 that can be used for travel. It is not as if it is an investment which is of no use. I encourage people who travel even occasionally on the network to get a Leap card. I made a calculation recently. Something like 77% of all journeys in the State are made using either a Leap card or a free travel pass. It is by far the most common way to travel.