The programme for Government contains a commitment to "fully protect the Free Travel pass for all pensioners and work with private and public operators to keep services operating on as many routes as possible". Last week, an 86 year old man who attends a day centre in Virginia received a letter from the HSE requesting a €4 charge on his daily returns. Elderly constituents of mine who attend the millennium club in Tydavnet, County Monaghan, have received similar letters requesting €4 daily payments. It does not sound like much, but it is almost €1,000 at the end of the year. I raised the same matter with the Taoiseach last week because people with disabilities have also received letters asking them for money for their public transport. My constituency has very little public transport. The charges being implemented by the HSE will affect the most vulnerable people in Cavan-Monaghan - the elderly and people with disabilities - and will exacerbate rural isolation. As a result, they will have to stay at home. I ask the Tánaiste to intervene to see what is happening here. It is a matter of communication between the Minister for Health and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. The free travel pass should be acceptable. These people should not have to pay to travel to their ordinary day services.

Rather than going into the detail of this case, perhaps the Deputy could send me a detailed outline of it. I will look into the issue and try to come back to her.

That concludes Questions on Promised Legislation.

I did not get an answer to my question.

Sorry, on the M5-----

The Minister stepped in, but then he stepped out again.

I just want the message to get through to him that this is a most serious issue for people in my locality.

The Minister is like the Scarlet Pimpernel.

The Minister is afraid he would have to give an answer.

He is having lunch.

I will raise the issue with the Minister, Deputy Ross.

Five Deputies have not been reached and will be given priority tomorrow.