Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am disappointed that Age Action Ireland was involved in this motion being brought before the House. The scheme under discussion has made it possible for many people throughout the country to travel as they please - both North and South - and it has helped in many ways to keep open a large number of hotels and other businesses. I am disgusted by what I believe to be a cheap shot on the part of Fianna Fáil in bringing forward this motion. It has achieved nothing other than scaring vulnerable individuals, the elderly and those with disabilities.

As many previous speakers indicated, the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection has stated, loud and clear, that the free travel scheme is safe.

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