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From September, over 70-year-olds in Mayo will be entitled to bring a friend or relative with them and travel for free.
Minister of State, Alan Dillon (Fine Gael) TD has announced, that more than 480,000 people across Ireland over the age of 70 will be able to avail of the companion pass, including 17,403 in Mayo.
“From September, people over 70 will have an entitlement to receive a Free Travel Companion Pass. This means those aged 70 or over can have another person, aged 16 or older, travel with them for free on transport services.
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Minister Dillon claims, that this would make a real difference in people’s lives: "If you have to travel to a hospital or medical appointment, you can bring somebody along with you on public transport for free."
For day trips, concerts, family events, and matches, people over 70 can be reassured that they don’t have to miss out for fear of traveling alone, they can bring a companion along with them for free.
The Department of Social Protection is now writing to eligible persons to inform them of their entitlement to the Free Travel Companion Pass from September 2025, Dillon explained.
“I would encourage people to look out for correspondence from the Department and follow the advice to make sure they are ready to hit the road on the bus or train from September,” concluded Minister Dillon.
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