A survey of 21,000 passengers by the National Transport Authority is suggesting Iarnrod Eireann could be losing out on over 12 million euro a year.
Almost 90% of under 18s aren't paying for their rail journeys.
A survey of 21,000 passengers by the National Transport Authority is suggesting Iarnrod Eireann could be losing out on over 12 million euro a year because of fare evasion.
The research found DART and commuter services are where passengers are most likely to dodge paying their fare, with 6 in every 10 not paying for their journeys.
Irish Rail's Barry Kenny says the figures are in line with international norms:

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