John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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206. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a new bus pass will be issued immediately to a person (details supplied). [24518/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Free Travel Scheme allows people who are aged 66 years or over, and who are legally and permanently residing in the State, to travel free of charge on most CIE public transport services, LUAS, Local Link, as well as on the public transport services of a large number of private operators in various parts of the country. Certain people under age 66 may also be entitled to free travel if they are in receipt of a qualifying primary payment from my Department.

The person concerned has an entitlement to Free Travel, but he had not completed the SAFE Registration process required to obtain a Public Services Card. This has now been completed and a Public Services Card, which can be used by the person concerned to avail of Free Travel, has been ordered for him. He should receive this card within the next 3-5 working days.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.