Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sure there are technical complications, but I am equally sure they can be overcome. The plan is to introduce the scheme in 2022. I hope it will be in the earlier part of the year but I cannot guarantee that today because some of the details are being worked out. As far as I am aware, it applies to everyone aged between 19 and 23, not just those in urban areas. I am sure it can be done. We have travel passes for older people, student passes and scholar passes. I am sure it can be done but, obviously, the details will have to be worked out.

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