PQ 285
285. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is he aware of the increase in child fares based on travel by zones impacting school children from an area (details supplied) given an increase in the fares from €6.50 return per week to €10.60 weekly fare which is a 63% increase in fare at a time when many families are struggling; the way in which he proposes to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58190/25]
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285. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is he aware of the increase in child fares based on travel by zones impacting school children from an area (details supplied) given an increase in the fares from €6.50 return per week to €10.60 weekly fare which is a 63% increase in fare at a time when many families are struggling; the way in which he proposes to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58190/25]
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