Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In fairness, there seems to be some technical issue but I believe an element of imagination is probably needed. Perhaps the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, or the Minister, Deputy Ryan could involve themselves in the conversation. It could not do any harm.

What is long-term plan for those reductions? We are speaking about the 50% and there was an issue at one stage about students, but that got sorted to a degree. There is probably a certain cohort of young people who fall outside of the bracket if they are not a student. I am referring to the 16,17 and 18-year-olds - and apprentices - who use private bus operators. Has this been looked at? It might not be a huge amount for people but has this been dealt with? Perhaps the Minister of State will also comment on the long-term plans around the reductions that are in operation at the minute.