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Is free public transport viable in Ireland?

Since 2022, two hundred million free bus journeys have been made by those under the age of 22 in ...

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15.30 10 Oct 2025


Is free public transport viable in Ireland?


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15.30 10 Oct 2025


Since 2022, two hundred million free bus journeys have been made by those under the age of 22 in Scotland since they made bus travel free there for them.

And, following the budget this week, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien stated that he can't rule out public transport fee increases in the future.

So, should we explore free public transport measures?

Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Conor Reddy, People Before Profit Councilor for Ballymun Finglas and Sadbh O’Neill, part of Feminist Communities for Climate Justice.


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