55. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for a companion free travel pass for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44297/15]

The application for a Companion Free Travel Pass from the person concerned was medically assessed by a Medical Assessor on 8 December 2015. The medical opinion has been conveyed to Household Benefits Section, Sligo and the applicant will be contacted shortly regarding the decision on their application.