PQ 85
85. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the roll out of the companion pass to all over 70s from September 2025; when his Department will be engaging with over 70s on how they can obtain the pass; if the pass will be issued automatically to persons over 70; if he will provide an estimate on the number of people by county who will benefit from this extension of the companion pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26214/25]
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85. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the roll out of the companion pass to all over 70s from September 2025; when his Department will be engaging with over 70s on how they can obtain the pass; if the pass will be issued automatically to persons over 70; if he will provide an estimate on the number of people by county who will benefit from this extension of the companion pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26214/25]
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