Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)

Could the over 66 free travel scheme be extended to include all CIE services, for example, because reports have highlighted that visitors in this age cohort stay longer and spend more money? They could be encouraged to travel free, perhaps initially at off peak times, when it would not cost anything.

The lack of integrated ticketing is annoying for many visitors, apart from the cost of tickets. I appreciate this is not the responsibility of the Minister's Department but it is an important factor in encouraging tourists to spend time, for example, in Dublin.

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