Free public transport for children 8-years-old and under has been confirmed by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform of Ireland Paschal Donohoe in his Budget 2025 speech. The continuation of the Governments temporary 20% discounted fares for adults, and 50% discount for those aged between 18 and 25 was also confirmed. These apply to Irish Rail train services and only bus routes which are public obligation services this will likely be the same case with the free travel for children but the details have not been confirmed.The 1 million per day on walking and cycling, set at 360m per year, was also confirmed for 2025.More to follow.