Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will have to come back to the Deputy with that figure. I am specifically discussing with the Minister the scope to accommodate those who previously held concessionary tickets and to provide for them where there is capacity. That discussion will be ongoing between now and next Tuesday.

The issue of the over-70s has been raised consistently here and I hear it. I have to say that it is a consideration for Bus Éireann. It has made a health and safety judgment on the 70-year age threshold. It has said it will keep everything under review but at this time its view is that 70 years of age is the cut-off. However, obviously everything is under review.