Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is absolutely not correct. In the first instance, as I previously outlined, all those who were eligible and had paid on time were given their tickets. Where there was extra capacity, concessionary tickets were made available. We are now doing a review of bus routes to meet the new guidelines issued by NPHET just one week in advance of the return to school so as to reach the 50% capacity. Where there is additional capacity after that, the concessionary tickets will be made available to those who have paid on time.

In response to the issue Deputy McNamara raised, I am not in a position to comment on individual cases.

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