Written answers

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Free Travel Scheme

Photo of Imelda MunsterImelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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301. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has requested the Minister for Social Protection for a specific level of increased funding for the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20907/17]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​As the Deputy is aware, both Minister Varadkar and I instructed our officials to examine the current funding levels associated with the Free Travel Scheme. That examination is currently being finalised and I expect a decision on the approach shortly. The funding of the Free Travel Scheme is a matter for the Minister for Social Protection; however, as I have previously stated, if issues with current funding levels are identified, then I expect that those issues will be satisfactorily addressed.

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