Written answers

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Department of Social Protection

Free Travel Scheme

9:00 pm

Photo of Catherine ByrneCatherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 283: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the number of persons over 65 years and under 65 years currently availing of the free travel scheme; the cost to the State in 2011, and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30515/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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There are currently 737,249 customers in receipt of free travel passes.

The free travel scheme permits free travel on most CIE public transport services, Luas and a range of services offered by over 90 private operators in various parts of the country.

The breakdown by age as requested is as follows:

Breakdown by AgeNo. of Free Travel Passholders
Under 65192,347
Over 65544,902
Total737,249

The total paid to operators in 2011 was €75.6 million.

The total paid to operators from January 2012 to the end of May 2012 date is €31.6 million.

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