Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) under 18 years of age cannot receive a valid student card when travelling on Irish Rail; the reason they must pay the full adult price despite being a student; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7555/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

In relation to the issue of second level student ID cards, I note that the Student Leap Card is available for second level students and functions as both a Leap Card for those who can avail of Leap enabled services and also as a valid form of ID for the purchase of student fares on other Iarnród Éireann services. Iarnród Éireann's website also provides further details in relation to other acceptable forms of identification for second level students.