A Clare Fianna Fail TD says his party will strongly oppose any attempts to restrict or limit the Free Travel Scheme for older people.
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It follow reports that the initiative, which is currently used by over 1.2 million people, is one of a number of issues being discussed by an inter-departmental review group.
State transport providers are seeking restrictions during peak hours in an effort to reduce costs but Government sources now say that the initiave will be protected.
East-Clare TD and Fianna Fail's Transport Spokesman Timmy Dooley is calling for Government assurances that the scheme won't facing cuts in October's budget.
