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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 July 2026

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Thursday, 9 July 2026

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Eamon Scanlon

Question:

217. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if she will undertake a review of the daily charge imposed on older people using HSE transport services to access HSE-funded services, with a view to abolishing this fee, given that many users hold free travel passes but cannot avail of them on these HSE-operated services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51863/26]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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