Varadkar: Review of travel pass under way, but no plans to abolish it

The Government insists there are no plans to abolish the free travel scheme for older people, amid concerns that private operators could withdraw from the scheme.

Varadkar: Review of travel pass under way, but no plans to abolish it

The Government insists there are no plans to abolish the free travel scheme for older people, amid concerns that private operators could withdraw from the scheme.

The Department of Social Protection said it has ordered a review of the scheme following reports that several private operators have abandoned it.

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