Children between the ages of 5 and 8 can now apply for a new TFI Leap Card which allows them to travel on buses, trains and trams free of charge.
236 thousand children across the country can now access free public transport.
Children between the ages of five and eight can now apply for a new TFI Leap Card which allows them to travel on buses, trains and trams free of charge.
Applications can be made online and the card can be used on Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and all Local Link services.
Minister for State of Transport Sean Canney says families will be the big beneficiaries.

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